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Karim Benzema's Latest Injury Update: Al Hilal Players Struggle to Find Suitable Subs

Updated:2026-04-07 08:12    Views:180

The latest injury update for Karim Benzema, the prolific forward for French club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team, is not promising.

Benzema has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a knee injury that required surgery. The Frenchman returned to training in February but was forced to withdraw from the squad for the upcoming international matches with Portugal and Spain.

In the meantime, his teammates have struggled to find suitable substitutes. The likes of Mauro Icardi, who signed a long-term deal with PSG this summer, and Kylian Mbappe have both been called upon to step up their game,Campeonato Brasileiro Action but neither player has been able to match Benzema's level of performance.

Icardi, in particular, has faced criticism for his lack of goals and assists, while Mbappe has struggled to establish himself as a consistent threat in the final third.

With Benzema out of action, it will be crucial for PSG to find a solution quickly if they hope to maintain their title challenge this season. A new striker must be found soon, or PSG may face a difficult task in trying to retain their domestic and continental crowns.



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