Karim Benzema’s recovery and return to training with the French national team has hinted to his homecoming in the finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Before the tournament began, Benzema experienced an injury that constrained him from competing in the entire contest. A restoration to the squad is possible for the Real Madrid forward.
Table of Contents
- Story before the World Cup
- Return to the Squad
- Stimulus for Return
- Effects of Benzema’s Return
- Conclusion
Story before the World Cup
Karim Benzema suffered from a thigh injury before the commencement of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Therefore, he became restrained from starring in the entire tournament.
However, Didier Deschamps, coach of the Les Bleus, never replaced Karim Benzema with another forward. The French team glided into the finals with a 25-member squad.
After the injury, Benzema returned to Madrid and worked on his recovery. According to reports, his return to the squad was unlikely.
Karim Benzema proved himself to be a team player when he expressed himself on an Instagram post. He said that he has never given up on life, but he needed to think of the team. According to his reason, he lamented on giving his place in the squad to someone else who could be an asset.
Return to the Squad
Marca, a Spanish outlet, had reported that rumours had filled the atmosphere. A few weeks after the commencement of the World Cup it was rumored that Karim Benzema had recovered and could return to the French squad. On leaving Doha, the Ballon D’oR winner had communicated with the coach to return.
Benzema worked on his recovery after his return to Madrid. He became fit in a lesser time.
Real Madrid gave the green signal for his return, allowing him to play a friendly game against Leganes.
Recovery led the Captain of Real Madrid to return to his national side. However, the uncertainty which prevails is his featuring against Argentina.
Stimulus for Return
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, played a crucial role in bringing the French forward back to the squad. He did not want to travel alone to Qatar, so he invited Karim Benzema to be present at the finals. Macron’s idea is not only to take Benzema, but other players too who have missed the World Cup because of injury. These include the likes of Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and others.
Therefore, at the persuasion of the French President, Benzema will attend the finals. However, he has been called for training with the squad, which hints towards his return in the finals.
Effects of Benzema’s Return
Seasoned striker Karim Benzema’s re-entry before the finals has aroused the football world. France as a team has shown impressive performance despite injuries to their squad. Benzema’s return will enhance the attack of the French team, creating havoc with the Argentinian Defense. Only time will reveal the possibility of him playing.
It is now Didier Deschamps who will decide the fate of Karim Benzema. However, on being asked if he would play Benzema in the finals, the coach refused to answer. There is a high possibility of Benzema playing.
Conclusion
France will be ambitious to win their third World cup title. Karim Benzema returning gives more options to France in attacking. However, Les Bleus will have to stop Lionel Messi if they are to win the World Cup.
Benzema will have some playing time, but it depends on the situation. He may start on the bench. His entry in the second half of the finals is more of an expectation.
