Karim Benzema canceled training for the French national team on Saturday. Whether the Real Madrid striker can be used at the World Cup is currently open.
The French national team is worried about goalscorer Karim Benzema before the start of the World Cup on Tuesday (November 22, 2022, 8 p.m.). As reported by the French broadcaster “RMC Sport”.the 34-year-old stopped training after just a few minutes on Saturday and hobbled off the field.
Accordingly, Benzema, who has not yet been able to complete a unit, felt a sharp pain in his thigh. But it shouldn’t be about the injury that had slowed him down before. A mission against Australia was out of the question, it said.
Decision must be made by Tuesday
Whether the winner of Ballon d’Or can take part in the World Cup at all is open and should be decided after a thorough investigation. Until the kick-off of the first game of the “Team Tricolore” France national coach Didier Deschamps could nominate a player, Benzema would then no longer be in the squad. Means: A quick decision must be made.
The Real Madrid striker would be the second prominent absence in a matter of days after RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku. Randal Kolo Muani was nominated for him by Eintracht Frankfurt. The trio of regulars Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kanté and Presnel Kimpembe are missing anyway.