Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has labelled Karim Benzema as 'the best No.9' in football right now, following the Frenchman's hat-trick against Athletic Bilbao.
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Benzema took his tally to 21 LaLiga goals for the season after netting a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Bilbao on Sunday afternoon.
The French forward has been revelation since Zidane took over from Santiago Solari last month, having scored 10 goals in his last seven LaLiga games.
"He is playing better than I have ever seen, since I returned to the club," Zidane was quoted, as saying by Football Espana. Watch: Casillas On Zidane "For me, with eight goals in a row, he is the best No.9 at the moment. "However, I am not surprised by his performances - as I know his is capable of it."
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In all competitions, the 31-year-old has contributed to 40 goals in 2018/19, scoring 30 and assisting a further 10. Do you think Benzema is the best striker in the world at the moment? Have your say in the comment section below.Read: PFA Premier League Player Of The Year Nominees Revealed
