Benzema injury, the verdict is in!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Benzema injury, the verdict is in!

We know a little more about the injury contracted by Karim Benzema on Friday during Al Ittihad’s match against Al Khaleej.

French striker Karim Benzema had a difficult evening on Thursday. During the match between his team Al Ittihad and Al-Khaleej, counting for the 15the lifted from the Saudi Pro League, the former French international had the misfortune of contracting an injury.

Benzema in attack for the Club World Cup

According to Saudi TV presenter Walid Al-Farraj, the former merengue’s injury is not serious. He said that a source close to the Al-Ittihad club told him that the problem would be “minor”. This means that KB9 will be back on its feet very soon.

The news is enough to reassure its leaders. Because a crucial deadline is coming up soon for the Saudi team, namely the Club World Cup. Benzema could occasionally become the first player to win this competition with two different jerseys.

Since his arrival on Saudi soil, Benzema has played 20 matches and scored 13 goals. Despite its effectiveness, its team has some difficulty maintaining its position on the national scene. She experienced a change of coach recently, with the arrival of Marcelo Gallardo in place of Nino Espirito Santo.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.