Benzema’s shit? Even Ronaldo couldn’t handle that kind of training, says the French striker’s personal trainer. In the past, he has also guided the Portuguese

French striker and recent Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema is having the season of his life. However, he has been plagued by health problems in the current one, which has understandably affected his numbers. But now his personal coach Javier Atalaya, who has also worked with Cristiano Ronaldo in the past, has commented on his form and fitness.

Karim Benzema was unstoppable last season. He scored 27 goals and added 12 assists in Spain’s top competition and scored 15 times and assisted twice in the Champions League. His goals helped him to victories in both competitions and the Spanish Super Cup.

When he was awarded the Ballon d’Or, it was no wonder. He showed his footballing qualities as well as his character, being a truly exemplary captain. However, there was a lot of question as to whether he could follow up his fantastic season.

But he hasn’t done that to his liking so far. In 21 competitive matches he has scored 13 times, he has also added 3 assists, but the fact is that he has not played as much as he would like to. He is suffering from health problems, which caused him to miss the World Championship.

Because of the injury, it is possible that he will not be able to help Real Madrid win the Club World Cup. However, despite all the troubles and the fact that he celebrated his 35th birthday in December, he is working hard. According to his personal trainer, he is working harder than ever.

“Karim is improving every day. He’s at home with nothing to do so he goes to the gym all the time. His mentality is set to improve every day. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo can handle the training sessions that Benzema does,” Javier Atalaya told Radio Marca.

If there’s anyone in the world who can truly say those words without a problem, it’s Atalaya. As well as now working with the French striker, he also previously worked closely with Ronaldo when he was playing for Real Madrid.

This is, of course, a respectable feat on Benzema’s part. However, it also begs the question whether perhaps it is the rigours of training that may have given him further health complications.

Benzema is already one of Real Madrid’s living legends. He has played 626 competitive matches for the Spanish giant, scoring 336 goals and adding 162 assists.

Source: Radio Marca, Transfermarkt