Real Madrid
forward Karim Benzema is expected to be sidelined for three weeks after tests
on Saturday revealed the France forward has suffered a muscle injury to his
left leg.
Benzema was
injured during Les Bleus' 4-0 friendly win over Armenia in Nice on Thursday and
returned to Spain to undergo further examination.
A statement
from Real read: "Following tests carried out today on Karim Benzema by
Real Madrid's medical services, a muscle injury in the biceps femoris in his
left leg has been confirmed.
"His recovery
will continue to be assessed.''
Benzema is
now expected to miss La Liga games against Levante, Celta Vigo and Las Palmas
as well as the Champions League double-header against Paris Saint-Germain.
His injury is
a major blow for Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez. Benzema, who scored twice in
the win over Armenia to end a one-year goal drought with France, had been in
sizzling form for Los Blancos.
The
27-year-old is the leading scorer in La Liga and has scored seven goals in
eight appearances in all competitions for Real this season.
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