Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has hailed Karim Benzema's recent form and said his fellow Frenchman is "used to" continuing rumours he may be replaced in the summer.
Benzema, 31, has done his best this season to fill the void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo by netting 18 goals in 32 La Liga appearances, already his third-best tally for a campaign since he moved to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2009.
He has been particularly impressive since Zidane was reappointed Real manager early last month and has netted each of the club's last five goals, including the equaliser in Monday's 1-1 draw with Leganes.