Karim Benzema may be 34 years old, but his exploits during Real Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States suggest that his goalscoring touch hasn’t gone away. But who will score goals for Real Madrid when Benzema is on the bench or suspended? Luka Jovic has been discarded, and Mariano Diaz will probably be shipped out as well. So, who’s left? Borja Mayoral and, guess who? Eden Hazard.Coach Carlo Ancelotti deployed the former Chelsea and Lille star as a centre-forward during their recent warm-up match against America de Mexico, and the feedback has been good. The 31-year-old baller scored a penalty in a 2-2 draw but above all, he looked at ease in the role and looked fit and very mobile.##NAJAVA_MECA_6534980##Hazard may have made his name in the game playing as a left winger, but a player of such ability can pretty easily adapt to various roles. And when he’s surrounded by quality players and led by an experienced tactician, changing positions isn’t such a big deal.The famous Carletto said he counts on Hazard to help the team in the upcoming campaign.”In these friendlies, we try to give Hazard minutes because we need him. He has been better than in the first friendly against Barcelona”.Kenyan midfielder loaned out to Burton Albion after new Everton dealAs well as Hazard played during the tour of America, we have to address the proverbial elephant in the room – his fitness. After years of struggling and spending more time in the treatment room than on the pitch, all eyes will be focused on Hazard’s troublesome right ankle. Every sharp turn on the pitch will look like a potential torment to Los Blancos fans, but the Belgian wants to improve his reputation in Madrid. During the latest Champions League title celebrations, the emotional winger-cum-striker told the supporters that he’d be what they wanted him to be.”It’s been three years with injuries and many things. But next year, I’m going to give everything for you.”
