Hugo Sánchez: "Real needs a killer"

interviewHugo Sánchez misses a “killer” in the storm of the royal. After Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, Karim Benzema needed a new partner to fill this role, the Mexican said.

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Hugo Sánchez is considered one of the best strikers in Real’s history – Photo: imago images / ZUMA Press

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“Karim would look good on a killer by his side”

MADRID. 252 games for Real Madrid, 190 goals. Hugo Sánchez was pretty much what you imagine a thoroughbred striker to be. At the Bernabéu, the Mexican, who as part of the legendary team for the “Quinta de Buitre” won five championship titles in series, still enjoys hero status today. Especially for older Madridistas, “Hugol” is an icon, the epitome of a “killer” in front of the gate. The fact that the royal team has been missing such a striker type since Cristiano Ronaldo left is also the biggest problem for the now 61-year-old with regard to the Blancos squad. “Real needs a killer in the penalty area, like I was or like Cristiano. He has fulfilled this role in the Bernabéu for many years close to perfection. So you have to look for another one now ”, Sánchez told AS.

As a criticism of Karim Benzema however, this requirement cannot be understood. The French simply do not embody this type of player and would need a suitable partner next to them. Such is currently difficult to find in world football: “How could I not like him? He is a striker of exceptional class, but he is not a killer, not a pure striker. He is a great second striker. He is like Butragueño and I was like Cristiano. That’s why Emilio and I got along so well. Karim would be good to have a killer by his side. I liked Harry Kane, but his many injuries stopped it. (Robert) Lewandowski is too old. The search is not easy. “

Haaland commitment would come too soon

A potential commitment of young hope Erling Haaland Sánchez considers it premature in this context. The Norwegian only has to prove himself at the highest level over a longer period: “He owns the facilities, has talent and the necessary nose. Real should have him on the radar for the future. But if he joins this team, he has to be a finished player who has proven himself and already has something in his luggage. Just like I came after scoring goals for Atlético for four years. He is still very young. The best in the world must come to Real in his position. ”

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Hugo Sánchez: “Real needs a killer”

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