Benzema was on the training field with the French for the first time on Saturday in the run-up to the World Cup match with Australia, but the striker had to leave the field earlier than hoped and expected. After examination in the hospital, it appears that he has suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh. Initially it was thought that Benzema would only have to miss the game against Australia, but tonight the French federation confirms that Benzema will have to miss the entire tournament.
“The entire team shares Karim’s grief and we wish him a speedy recovery,” the union said in a statement. Benzema won the Ballon d’Or this year, the award for the best player in the world, and won the Champions League with Real Madrid.
,,I am extremely sad for Karim, who made this World Cup an important goal. Despite this new blow to the French team, I have full confidence in my group. We will do everything we can to meet the immense challenge that awaits us,” said national coach Didier Deschamps.
In the run-up to the World Cup, Deschamps saw many basic players drop out due to injuries. Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kanté, Presnel Kimpembe and Christopher Nkunku, among others, fell away from the defending champion.
Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm Les Blues in action against Australia. National coach Didier Deschamps can call up a replacement for Benzema until Monday.