Karim Benzema injury a blow for Ancelotti ahead of Madrid derby
Karim Benzema’s thigh injury suffered against Celtic makes him a doubt for Real Madrid’s upcoming match with Atletico Madrid.
The 3-0 Champions League victory for Madrid in Glasgow on Tuesday was marred by Benzema limping off in the middle of the first half. Prior to the game, Benzema was seen a doubt. It appears that he suffered the injury, which was initially believed to have occurred to his knee, when playing a pass.
After the match, Carlo Ancelotti said that Karim Benzema’s injury is nothing serious but they would have to wait for a scan to confirm. The 34-year-old has a small muscle injury, according to the results of the second scan, which was performed on Wednesday at Real’s training facility in Valdebebas.
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A statement on Madrid’s website read: “Benzema has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle and an overload on the quadriceps, both in the right thigh.” Although Benzema’s layoff hasn’t received an official start date, rumours indicate he will be out for seven to ten days.
The following week, Madrid will host Real Mallorca and RB Leipzig in LaLiga and the Champions League, respectively, before visiting Atletico on September 18. Ancelotti will suffer a setback if Benzema is sidelined for an extended amount of time; the top striker has four goals and one assist in six games this season.
