This season, Karim Benzema, who has been criticized for his lack of productivity, will have to spend the beginning of the new year on the sidelines.
Yesterday, Madrid's "Real" club held their last training session of 2017, and one face was notably absent - Karim Benzema. "Real" issued an official statement after the training session, indicating that the Frenchman is experiencing problems with his calf muscles.
Despite K. Benzema's limited contribution to "Real's" results this season, he has been a solid starting player and his absence is painful for Zinedine Zidane.
It is believed that the new year will see a new attacking duo - Cristiano Ronaldo together with Gareth Bale.
K. Benzema, who will be forced to miss about three weeks of matches, has scored only five goals in over 20 games.
