He was the big absentee from this gathering of the Blues, and from the last meetings of Real Madrid. Victim of a muscle injury against Celtic on September 9, the tricolor striker therefore missed France’s two Nations League matches, just as he had missed several club matches, including this Madrid derby. A small alert, a few weeks before the World Cup.
As indicated Central defense, Benzema has a plan in mind: do everything to avoid the slightest risk and arrive in good shape at the World Cup. The player, who plays matches at the age of 34, could even have participated in this international break, but he preferred not to take the risk of forcing and ending up with a more serious injury which would seriously compromise his chances of participating. to compete in Qatar.
A 0 risk policy
The media indicates that currently, Karim Benzema takes care of him to the maximum to reach an optimal level of form for the World Cup, even if it means missing matches by then. After missing Real Madrid’s last four games, he should sign his return against Osasuna this weekend, but it is possible that by the World Cup he will not start all the games as he is currently. Which also suits Real Madrid, who will mainly count on him for the second part of the season, when the titles will be played.
Especially since Carlo Ancelotti has been able to see that he has reliable replacement solutions, with Rodrygo and Asensio who are able to evolve into a number nine role. Not at the level of the French necessarily, but the team has resources to hurt when the French is not there. You will understand, maximum caution with KB9!