Karim Benzema, who headed to Saudi Arabia, is out of action for the time being due to injury. On the 29th (Korean time), Spanish media ‘As’ reported that ‘former Real Madrid striker and Ballon d’Or winner Benzema will not be able to play for a while due to injury’. Benzema’s team Al Ittihad won 3-0 against Al Wehda in the 4th round of the 2023/24 season Saudi Pro League on the 29th. On this day, Benzema started a sortie, but was injured and left the ground in the 40th minute of the first half. Jota was put in place of Benzema, and Jota played an active role by scoring the team’s second goal in the 22nd minute of the second half.
Al Ittihad had problems with Benzema, who plays a key role in the attack, injured. It is also a financial loss. It is known that Benzema is currently receiving an annual salary of close to 300 billion won. While Benzema is off with an injury, Al Ittihad is nothing short of blowing money. Fortunately, it was predicted that Benzema’s injury was not serious. The media said, ‘The extent of Benzema’s injury is unknown, but he is likely to miss the next game’. But the next opponent is Al-Hilal, which Neymar is holding on to. 안전놀이터 For Al Ittihad, Benzema’s quick return is essential.
Benzema played for Real Madrid before moving to Al Ittihad. He was rated as the world’s best striker in the late 2010s and early 2020s. He only won the Spanish Primera Liga four times with Real Madrid. He also reached the top of the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España. He has lifted the trophy a whopping 5 times in the UEFA Champions League. He also won the FIFA Club World Cup 5 times. Due to overlapping personal problems and injuries, he did not win the FIFA World Cup as a French national team, but tasted the top in the 2020/21 season UEFA Nations League.
In 2022, he won the Ballon d’Or and rose to the top of the world. For the 2021/22 season he was also captained by UEFA Player of the Year. He was, of course, also named in the FIFA World Best 11. He had nothing more to accomplish in Europe. Benzema was born in 1987 and is currently 35 years old. He is at an age where he doesn’t know when his playing career will end. Benzema wasn’t bad at making big bucks at the end of his playing career either. So, Benzema headed to Saudi Arabia, which offered a huge salary.
Benzema, who has been struggling with injuries since leaving Real Madrid, which was like ‘home’. Currently, Benzema has recorded 1 goal and 2 assists in 4 games in the league this season.