Didier Deschamps confirms no replacement for injured Karim Benzema in France's squad

The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is the latest player to be ruled out of the tournament

Real Madrid attacker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a thigh injury during training. Karim Benzema, who recently won the Ballon d'Or after leading Real Madrid to the Champions League and LaLiga titles, will not play in this World Cup.

It was the same with Real Madrid, as he was injured for the first half of the season and will now miss the 2022 World Cup. Saturday was Benzema's first full training session since the club convened in Qatar for the practice.

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"I am extremely sad for Karim, who made this World Cup a major goal," coach Didier Deschamps said 

"In my life I never give up but tonight I have to think about the team like I always do," said Karim Benzema

"Also, so the reason tells me to leave my place to someone who can help our team to make a great World Cup."

Following an MRI scan, has ruled that the damage requires "a three-week healing period."

France has already lost numerous crucial players through injury; Pogba and Kante were not included in the team, and Presnel Kimpembe has been left out due to a hamstring issue. 

Forward Christopher Nkunku was limped out of training while Varane was attempting to recuperate in time for their first game. Also. Manchester United's Antony Martial was among the list of players considered to replace Benzema. But Didier Deschamps, France's head coach, has not considered any replacement for Benzema for the competition.