Karim Benzema sidelined for rest of month after getting injured against Celtic
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema (34) is set to miss the rest of the month's action after being diagnosed with two thigh injuries sustained during his side's Champions League match at Celtic on Tuesday, September 6th.
Benzema was substituted on the half-hour mark of the European champions' 3-0 win at Celtic Park and a medical report released by Real on Wednesday said the Frenchman had injured the semitendinosus tendon and strained the quadricep muscle in his right thigh.
Real did not say how long he would be out for exactly.
Spanish newspaper Marca, however, reported he would not return until October 2nd, missing LaLiga games against Real Mallorca and Atletico Madrid plus the Champions League home match against RB Leipzig, in addition to France's UEFA Nations League fixtures against Austria and Denmark.
Benzema was Real's top scorer last season with 42 goals, helping them win the LaLiga title and the Champions League.