Real Madrid is looking forward to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Not only to follow the performance of Carvajal, Chuamini, Benzema or Luka Modric closely, it is a representation of the many white footballers who have been called up by their national teams. But at Merengue club, he will also be closely followed by some players who have succeeded in it. Some of them attack players and this has a clear explanation
There was a lot of speculation last summer about whether or not he should sign a striker who could accept the role of substitute for Karim Benzema when the Frenchman was injured, suspended or needed a rest. Finally, with Mbappe and Haaland refusing, it was decided not to do any recruiting and trust Benzema to keep his form. But that was not the case
The French striker missed several matches due to physical problems, and the other striker in the team, Mariano, only played the remaining minutes, as Ancelotti preferred to put players on the wing such as Rodrygo, Asensio or Eden Hazard. In fact, it did not give very good results. In the past few weeks, the ones that Benzema was unable to attend, Real Madrid lost two matches, against RB Leipzig and Rayo Vallecano, and drew again against Girona
Therefore, even if Florentino Perez or Carlo Ancelotti is not in the plans of doing anything crazy during the winter market, it cannot be ruled out that they can try to sign a player who could be one of the sensations of the world. Dutch Cup Cody Gakbo. Although he usually plays as a left winger, his fitness and relationship to goal suggest he will end up center-attack
In any case, his versatility would also be something to bear in mind, as it would make him compatible with Benzema and other Real Madrid strikers. In addition, he has already allowed himself to be loved on some occasions. He explained to Goal at the time: “Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. It would be an honor for me to play there, but I also have to see which team suits me better.” United tried to pick him up in the summer, but PSV didn’t let him go. If he continues like this, he could jump in January
