Deschamps confirms Benzema injury
The Real Madrid striker suffered a hamstring
injury during France's 4-0 win over Armenia,
according to his coach who says he does not yet
know the extent of the problemDidier Deschamps
has confirmed that Karim Benzema picked up a
hamstring injury in France 's convincing 4-0
friendly win over Armenia.
The Real Madrid forward netted a quickfire double
late in the second half in Nice on Thursday,
putting the result beyond all doubt after earlier
strikes from Antoine Griezmann and Yohan
Cabaye.
However, the 27-year-old hobbled off in the 80th
minute, feeling his left thigh, and Deschamps, who
said prior to kick-off that he would not substitute
Benzema in response to the striker being taken
off in six of his eight matches for Madrid so far
this term, has admitted that early indications
suggest a hamstring problem.
"Benzema has felt some great discomfort behind
the thigh, [that's why] we take him off straight
away," he told reporters. "I hope that it is nothing
serious but we don't know yet."
Benzema has scored nine goals in total so far this
season for club and country.
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