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Karim Benzema arrived at the French national team camp not in the best form, but now the forward has further worsened his situation.
RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins reports that K. Benzema suffered an injury during training with the French national team.
"Ballon d'Or" laureate did not finish the first team training due to a recurring injury that the forward had previously.
According to RMC Sport, the French national team coaching staff is very concerned about this injury.
The World champions have already made two changes to their lineup - injured Presnel Kimpembe and Christopher Nkunku were replaced by Axel Disasi and Randal Kolo Muani.
Updated 0.52 hours. The French Football Federation officially announced that K. Benzema will miss the World Cup due to injury. For now, there is no official news on who will replace him.
Among the candidates to replace the "Real" forward are - Martin Terrier, Moussa Diaby, Wissam Ben Yedder, Anthony Martial.
Touché au quadriceps de la cuisse gauche, Karim @Benzema est contraint de renoncer à participer au Mondial.
Toute l’équipe partage la tristesse de Karim et lui souhaite un prompt rétablissement 💙#FiersdetreBleusKarim Benzema on World Cup withdrawal:
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) November 19, 2022
“In my life I have never given up but tonight I have to think about the team as I have always done so reason tells me to leave my place to someone who can help our squad have a good World Cup. Thank you for all your messages of support.”
