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‘Cristiano couldn’t stand the training he does’: Karim Benzema’s personal trainer says even Ronaldo wouldn’t be able to cope with the French veteran’s regime
- Javier Atalaya has been Karim Benzema’s personal trainer for many years
- He is currently helping the French striker recover from a minor injury.
- Atalaya says that even Ronaldo would have problems with his intense program
Cristiano Ronaldo would not be able to cope with Karim Benzema’s training regimen, according to the Frenchman’s coach.
Javier Atalaya was Benzema’s personal trainer before signing for Real Madrid to work closely with the striker.
He also worked with Ronaldo during his time at the club and believes Benzema can handle more when it comes to testing himself.
The striker is currently dealing with a minor bump less than two weeks before the Champions League round of 16 clash with Liverpool.
And Atalaya has now issued an update on the striker’s fitness, clarifying: ‘Karim is improving every day.
Karim Benzema’s personal trainer (right) (left) has ruled on the striker’s training regimen
He’s at home, having nothing to do, and he goes down to the gym to train. The French mentality goes through improving every day.
To explain the intensity of the recovery program that Benzema is carrying out, Atalaya suggested that it was too much for Ronaldo.
And he added: “Not even Cristiano could stand the training that Benzema does.”
That will surprise some fans with Ronaldo famous for his physique and work ethic.
Javier Atalaya has said that not even Cristiano Ronaldo could stand the intensity of his training