By Daily Sports on December 7, 2019
Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo has chosen Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema as the best player he has ever played against.
Omeruo faced Benzema earlier this season in his side’s 5-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu with the Frenchman grabbing a brace of assists and a goal in the league game.
The 26-year-old has played against some of the best players in the world including Lionel Messi, but he singled out the 31-year-old who has notched 10 La Liga goals this term, because of his positioning.
“Benzema. It’s not only because he is a good goalscorer, but he works hard and he is difficult to mark because of his positioning,” Omeruo told AS.
Prior to his permanent move to Madrid in August, the former Chelsea defender had loan stints at various clubs across Europe including ADO Den Haag, Kasimpasa, Middlesbrough and Alanyasapor.
After staying for over a year at Leganes, the Nigeria international sees the Spanish top-flight as the best league which demands a more tactical approach.
“[In Turkey], they play with a lot of experience whereas here, it’s more tactical. You have the best players, you’re playing in every match against very intelligent strikers,” he continued.
“I think playing in all these leagues, starting in Holland, it has really helped me and there is still room to grow and I’m still learning every game.”
Leganes have found themselves struggling in La Liga this season and sit at the base of the table with just six points from 15 games. (Goal)
•PHOTO: Kenneth Omeruo
Source Daily Sports
Posted December 7, 2019
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