After resuming training with the group of “holders” this Saturday, Karim Benzema had to stop his session faster than expected. Our colleagues from L’Equipe evoke a thigh injury which will deprive him, at least, of the first match against Australia.
The Ballon d’Or 2022 felt “a sharp muscle pain in the left quadriceps”, detail our colleagues. The player will undergo in-depth examinations in the next few hours but the first diagnoses are very pessimistic since KB9 could be forfeited for the entire competition.
Didier Deschamps anxiously awaits news of his striker. He has until Monday, the day before France-Australia, to make a last-minute replacement in the event of injury. The coach may also not call for a substitute and keep a group of 25 players.