Villarreal midfielder Robert Pires has no doubts Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will benefit from the management of Manuel Pellegrini.

Pellegrini brought former Arsenal star Pires to Villarreal and the Frenchman said: "Pellegrini is taking care of Benzema. He already knows he can count on him and wants to use him wisely.

"Benzema will be a lethal weapon. So he is being very careful with him."