Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema Is Perfect For Arsenal – Underrated Passing Stats Among Four Reasons Why

3) Versatility

Although predominantly an out and out striker, Benzema is capable of playing out on the wing if required. He has played there with France alongside Oliver Giroud, often to devastating effect.

Wenger likes his players to interchange positions fluently, so someone who can play all along the front would fit perfectly into the French manager’s philosophy.