Benzema is the captain of Al-Nassr and has played in the Saudi Pro League since January 2018. He was signed by the club as part of a swap deal with Real Madrid in June 2017.

The French striker has been one of the most successful players at Al-Nassr, scoring 66 goals in 95 appearances for the club. He has also won several awards for his performances on the pitch, including the Golden Boot award in the 2018-19 season.

Zidane, who was appointed as the manager of Chelsea in August 2021, has praised Benzema's performance for Al-Nassr. "I have watched him play and he is a great player,Ligue 1 Focus" Zidane said. "He is a leader on the pitch and I am sure that he will continue to perform well for Al-Nassr."

Zidane's comments come after Benzema scored twice in Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. The forward has scored 12 goals in 15 games this season, helping Chelsea to a strong start to the campaign.

Benzema has also impressed off the pitch, winning the Player of the Year award at the Qatar Stars League Awards ceremony earlier this month. The Frenchman was voted the best player in the league by fans and media members alike.

Zidane's appointment as Chelsea manager has already had a positive impact on the team, with the former France international looking to take the club back to the top of English football. With Benzema leading the line, there is every chance that Chelsea will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.

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