The French Federation has communicated the forfeit of the Real striker who was injured in training. It will not be replaced
I World Cup in Qatar for Karim Benzema are already over. The forward of the France he stopped during evening training for the transalpine national team on Saturday due to severe muscle pain in the left quadriceps: the examinations which the Ballon d’Or winner underwent at the Aspetar clinic in Doha showed a muscle injury which makes recovery impossible. This is how the official communication from the Transalpine Federation arrived: “Due to an injury to the left thigh Karim Benzema is forced to give up participation in the World Cup. The whole team is close to Karim in this moment of sadness and wishes him a speedy recovery.”
Yesterday was Benzema’s first training session with the group since the start of the Les Bleus meeting last Monday at Clairefontaine, but his work didn’t last long. Coach Didier Deschamps has decided not to call up a substitute: “I’m extremely sad for Karim – said the French coach – who had his goal of the season in this World Cup. Despite this new hard blow, I have the utmost confidence in my group. We will do everything we can to honor the challenge ahead.”
Benzema’s absence joins midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kantè, goalkeeper Mike Maignan, defender Presnel Kimpembe and striker Christopher Nkunku.
ON INSTAGRAM: “THIS TIME I HAVE TO GIVE UP”
Thus Benzema on Instagram after the forfeit: “In my life I have not never gave up but this time I have to think about the team, as I always have, so reason tells me to leave my seat to someone who can help our group to make a good World Cup. Thank you for all your messages of support.”
