He was never brought to be Karim Benzema’s replacement.

Joselu came to be Real Madrid’s back-up during the summer, but Real Madrid’s non-activity in the summer to replace Karim Benzema who left to join Al-Ittihad – made the 33-year Spaniard the club’s only choice for the number 9 position.

Despite that, he has managed to make the most of his abilities to help Real Madrid in numerous occasions this season.

He is no Karim Benzema or Cristiano Ronaldo, but for the role he plays Joselu can be very dangerous and he produces so goals.

In 7 La Liga games so far this season, he has managed to contribute directly to 6 goals with 4 goals and 2 assists. It is true, he has missed some great chances, but he has still managed to make up for it giving the team the win vs Real Sociedad, scoring the equalizer vs Getafe, opening the score vs Girona and confirming the win vs Las Palmas.

Added to this he also assisted Jude Bellingham’s winner vs Celta Vigo and his third goal tonight to confirm a big win vs Girona.

4 goals that prove to everyone that Real Madrid has got a reliable striker, maybe not the best – but still a player than can get you out of tough situations.

He places himself perfectly in great positions to receive the ball and thus helps the team create big chances, is good in the aerial aspect and runs a lot to help defensively.

Once again, he might not be a Benzema or Ronaldo, but he is our only choice and as that he doing really, really good.

Hard to know what Ancelotti will do in the continuity of the season, but as of now, Joselu definitely deserves to be a starter for Real Madrid. After all, he is the player that can score at any time.