Karim Benzema Ready To Rejoin France Squad Ahead Of World Cup Final Against Argentina
Karim Benzema had been expected to miss all of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after suffering a thigh injury the day before the competition started.
However reports in Spain now claim that the Real Madrid forward is match fit and could return to the squad for Didier Deschamps, though the manager is yet to make a final decision ahead of the weekend’s final.
Reports in Spain suggest that France striker Karim Benzema could be in line for a shock return to Qatar to play in the World Cup final.
The Real Madrid forward had been expected to miss the whole tournament after returning to Spain following a thigh injury that he suffered the day before the tournament began.
The 34-year-old was expected to be out for three weeks, meaning there was almost no chance that he would be match fit for the final, with no certainty Didier Deschamps’ side would reach the showpiece after suffering a number of injuries, including Paul Pogba, Christopher Nkunku, Presnel Kimpembe, N’Golo Kante and Lucas Hernandez.
Benzema also anticipated that he would not be able to compete, saying: “So reason tells me to give my place to someone who can help our squad have a great World Cup.”
Despite the gloomy prognosis, France did not call up a replacement, with Randal Kolo Muani already a late addition for the team’s forward line.