Why will France miss Benzema?

Karim Benzema had a career-best performance last season, with Real Madrid finishing as the top scorer (27 goals) in the Spanish football league. He was also the top scorer for France in the 2014 World Cup. Though in 2022, he had several injuries but recovered from being in the French team.

Will France recover from Benzema’s absence?

In football, it is difficult to predict the performance of a team or a player. However, there has been enough instance in the past when lesser-known players have come up with brilliant performances.

France striker Karim Benzema injured in training, ruled out of 2022 FIFA World Cup

The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was injured during a training session on Saturday hours ahead of the World Cup 2022 inauguration. A sharp pain in his left thigh may prevent him from playing a single match for his country, France.

By ET Spotlight Special | Nov 20, 2022, 06.47 PM IST

The last Saturday night, ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener in Qatar, was a big dampener for France and millions of football fans worldwide. France begins their title defence (they are the 2018 champions) on Tuesday against Australia.

An unfortunate injury will likely end the World Cup campaign of one of this year’s biggest stars, Karim Benzema. The football fraternity was waiting to see the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner’s performance at the World’s biggest football arena with other heroes of the present times.

A sharp pain in his left thigh may prevent him from playing a single match for his country, France. The French Federation has confirmed the news of Saturday night.

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Benzema had taken a realistic view of the circumstances. In an Instagram message, he wrote that he does not believe in giving up but felt that the present situation demands that his place in the team is given to someone else.

FAQs:

Why will France miss Benzema?
Karim Benzema had a career-best performance last season, with Real Madrid finishing as the top scorer (27 goals) in the Spanish football league. He was also the top scorer for France in the 2014 World Cup. Though in 2022, he had several injuries but recovered from being in the French team.
Will France recover from Benzema’s absence?
In football, it is difficult to predict the performance of a team or a player. However, there has been enough instance in the past when lesser-known players have come up with brilliant performances.

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France striker Karim Benzema injured in training, ruled out of 2022 FIFA World Cup

The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was injured during a training session on Saturday hours ahead of the World Cup 2022 inauguration. A sharp pain in his left thigh may prevent him from playing a single match for his country, France.

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