25 Aug 2015 02:04:09
Can someone explain to me the appeal of benzema? Everyone says he is clinical and world class, but his goalscoring record says otherwise. Given how much Giroud contributes defensively and in build-up play, what does Benz add?

1.) 25 Aug 2015
25 Aug 2015 03:07:17
Forget about him he's not coming
But really the team is pressured to pass to Ronaldo in games and Benzema assists a lot of his goals. If a team was built around Benzema he would score a lot more goals

2.) 25 Aug 2015
25 Aug 2015 10:33:19
I agree, I am not over-impressed by Benzema and in an ideal situation would like to see us sign Lewandowski.
We clearly need an upgrade on the paceless Giroud. I hate to say it, but Harry Kane, would be a good shout. An interesting alternative could be Callum Wilson. He is a decent finisher and has pace.

3.) 25 Aug 2015
25 Aug 2015 14:07:51
Having watched France play with both Benzema and Giroud up front, I know which one I'd prefer. Perhaps he's not clinical but he has that x-factor we're missing at times (yesterday for example) - he can create a goal from very little. But as has been said, this is all a moot point - remind me to unfollow a certain Italian journalist on Twitter.

4.) 25 Aug 2015
25 Aug 2015 18:45:00
Benzema is a much better finisher than giroud

5.) 26 Aug 2015
26 Aug 2015 09:05:34
What bergooner said is spot on