Karim Benzema is out of the World Cup, according to French newspaper Le Parisien. The 34-year-old, who had already arrived in Qatar with physical problems, was injured again this Saturday (11/19) during training and should be separated from the French team in the next few hours.
This would be Benzema’s second participation in the World Cup. The French number 19 played in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but missed the 2010 call-up in South Africa and the 2018 call-up in Russia.
Elected best player in the world for the 2021-22 season by the Ballon d’Or of France Football magazine, Benzema lived a magical year with the Champions League title for Real Madrid and also top scorer of the tournament.
Benzema is the third player France have lost since announcing their World Cup call-up. Defender Presnel Kimpembe (PSG) and striker Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) have also had to be replaced since their arrival in Qatar.
In addition to the trio, the French had to contend with three more losses before the start of the tournament: starting midfielders Paul Pogba (Juventus) and N’Golo Kant (Chelsea) and goalkeeper Mike Maignan (Milan), who replaced Hugo . to cry. Everyone was sure they were in Didier Deschamps’ team.
In case the French outfit confirm Benzema’s withdrawal from the World Cup, Deschamps is likely to announce a striker to replace the Real Madrid star.
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