Karim Benzema will be out for about four weeks after Real Madrid announced he had a hamstring issue sustained against Celtic.
Benzema sustained a knock in the first half of Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Celtic. He was however not able to recover from the knock.
A few minutes later, Eden Hazard replaced the leading scorer from the previous campaign. He immediately walked toward the exit tunnel.
Real Madrid revealed in a statement that Benzema has an overload on the quadriceps, both in the right thigh.
Before the start of the international break, Madrid have three more games, and they almost certainly won’t have their talisman.
How Long Will Benzema Be Out For?
Real Madrid confirmed the fears of Madrid fans, who watched Benzema exit the match, in an official statement.
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“Following tests carried out on our player Karim Benzema by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus tendon and a strain to the quadricep muscle in his right thigh.
His recovery will continue to be assessed,” the statement read.
It simply said the Frenchman hurt his hamstring, and it’s unclear when he’ll be back. However, he is likely to be out of action for at least three to four weeks.
Benzema will aim to return for Osasuna’s visit in the beginning of October, depending on the how the injury evolves.
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