Doubts about the readiness of Benzema, the best player in the world

Doubts arise about the readiness of French striker Karim Benzema, the best player in the world, and the following question arises: Benzema, is he okay?

This is on the eve of the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The 34-year-old striker disappeared from sight and stadiums for nearly a month due to undisclosed muscle problems, while his physical condition raises many question marks before the first “Roosters” match against Australia on Tuesday, despite all the reassuring statements about the striker’s condition.

France begins the campaign to defend its title with many absences due to injuries and without many important cadres (Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante, Mick Mignan, Presnel Kempebe and Christopher Nkunku), while immersed in a new chapter, this time championed by the winner of the Golden Ball for the best player in the world .

The Spanish Real Madrid striker has not participated in any group exercise with France since Monday, contenting himself with running at the beginning of the session before practicing exercises away from the group and under the supervision of the physical coach.

Didier Deschamps, coach of the 2018 World Champions, hopes to see the owner of the number 19 shirt join the rest of the national team on Thursday during the first training session in Doha, after he was satisfied with seeing him in special exercises with the other injured defender, Rafael Varane.

Once again, the Real Madrid striker and Manchester United defender trained alone on Friday, 4 days before the first match against Australia, according to many sports media.

The statements issued regarding Benzema reflect reassurance, whether he is from those close to the player himself or his colleagues, despite his continuous absence from the green rectangle.

"He is very calm, he has a lot of experience, he knows his body, and if he does not play, it is because he does not consider himself able to help the team as much as possible," Benzema's colleague in Madrid and the national team, midfielder Aurelien Choameni, said Thursday.

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