Benzema doesn't have Falcao's finishing instinct, says Celta Vigo boss Paco Herrera

Dec 21, 2012 3:40:00 AM

The Galician side come up against the Atletico Madrid on Friday, and their coach has warned his troops that they will have to keep the "world's best No.9" quiet

Celta Vigo boss Paco Herrera has claimed that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema does not have the same striking instinct as his Atletico counterpart Radamel Falcao.

The Colombian has been in fine form this season, and has been linked with a host of clubs across Europe, inlcuding the Spanish champions.

The Galicians go up against Diego Simeone's side on Friday, and Herrera is in no doubt as to who his side will have to keep quiet.

"Falcao is now the world's best pure No.9. Another striker who I also love is Benzema, although he's perhaps not an 'old-fashioned' striker," he told reporters at a press conference.

"He does not have a finisher's brain like Falcao does. We'll have to do very well to defend against him because in the area he is a phenomenon."

Falcao has enjoyed an excellent start to his Liga campaign, scoring 17 goals in 15 games.