In a cohesive atmosphere, players with intense internal resistance or strong self-awareness, unless they are god-level figures, will inevitably be isolated by the team.
Benzema's emotional display is a dangerous signal. A player who plays with a gloomy face and bottled-up emotions is unlikely to gain the coach's approval.
Chen Zhong, during his time with the youth team and upon first joining the first team, was favored by the coach because of his positive, optimistic nature and his fearless approach to challenges.
Now, Real Madrid's higher-ups are seriously considering whether to supplement the center-back position with a good "support".
They don't need half-finished products; they need completed players, even if it means paying a premium, which is not a big deal for Real Madrid.
Fernando Llorente, Dzeko, Almeida, Adebayor—these powerful center forwards available to Real Madrid—all surpass Benzema in terms of maturity.
