France Camp Rocked As Karim Benzema Ruled Out Of FIFA World Cup Due To Injury

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Paris: In a major blow to the French camp, star footballer Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after suffering a muscle tear in his left thigh, which forced him to leave the training session on Saturday.

According to reports, the French Football Federation further confirmed the Ballon d’Or winner’s injury. The statement issued by FFF added, “He went for an MRI scan in a hospital (clinic) in Doha, which unfortunately confirmed a tear,”.

Karim Benzema took to Instagram and said “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 group make a good World Cup. Thank you for all your messages of support.”

France coach Didier Deschamps added: “I am extremely sad for Karim who had made this World Cup a major objective. Despite this new blow for the French team, I have full confidence in my group. We will do everything to meet the huge challenge that awaits us.”

Ever since he clinched his maiden Ballon d’Or last month, Benzema has played less than 30 minutes for Real Madrid.

He was the top scorer for the 2014 World Cup but did not play in France’s victorious 2018 World Cup campaign.

Deschamps has time till Monday to call up a replacement for Benzema. Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder could be an option.

(With Agency Inputs)

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