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Karim Benzema: France striker out of World Cup 2022 with thigh injury

 Karim Benzema:

French striker ruled out 2022 World Cup in Qatar:

French striker Karim Benzema has ruled out the 2022 World Cup after injuring his quadriceps from a punch by the defending champions on the eve of the tournament. Real His Madrid striker given his three-week recovery period, Qatar hopes dashed


DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- A month after Karim Benzema picked up the Ballon d'Or as a trophy for a spectacular performance, Karim Benzema's World Cup dreams came to an end before he could even play in Qatar. France's World Cup hopes were greatly dashed when star Benzema withdrew from training on Saturday after tearing his left thigh muscle. French striker Karim Benzema has missed the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in training. Benzema, 34, has won the Ballon d'Or 2022, which is awarded to the best player in the world, after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga. Didier Deschamps said: "I am very sad for Karim who scored such a great goal at this World Cup. "The whole team shares Karim's grief and wishes him a speedy recovery," the French Football Federation said in a statement. He said an MRI scan confirmed an injury requiring a "three-week recovery period.

Deschamps told French television channel TF1 on Sunday that he would not name a replacement for Benzema. France will play Group D against Australia on 22 November, Denmark on 26 November, and Tunisia on 30 November. The 2018 World Champion has lost several key players to injuries. Midfielders Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante were not initially included in his 26-man squad. Defender Presnel Kimpembe was sidelined Monday after failing to recover from a hamstring problem. He was replaced by Axel's disease. Wednesday striker Christopher Nkunku sat out after interrupting training with a limp. Randall Kolo Muani was called instead.

Defender Rafael Varane is looking to get fit after missing Manchester United's final five games. Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has been struggling with a hamstring injury since October and is likely to replace Benzema, who has played less than 30 minutes in Real's last six games. Saturday was his first full training session since the World Cup squad got together last week. Deschamps said: We will do everything in our power to overcome the enormous challenges that await us. ”

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