Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabian Premier League match between Al Hilal and Al-Nassr on Sunday, after he suffered a knee injury in training earlier this week.
The French striker was forced off during a training session on Wednesday, with his knee suffering what is believed to be a serious injury. The news came as a shock to fans of both teams, who had hoped that the 34-year-old would continue his impressive form for Al Hilal.
Benzema's absence will be a significant blow for Al Hilal, who have already lost several key players due to injuries. The club will now need to find a replacement for their star forward, and it remains to be seen whether they can secure one before the match against Al-Nassr.
The injury comes just days after Benzema helped Al Hilal reach the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League, where they faced Al-Nassr. The two sides played out a goalless draw in the first leg,Campeonato Brasileiro Action but Al-Nassr went on to win the second leg 1-0.
Despite his injury, Benzema is expected to return to action soon, and he will be hoping to play a pivotal role in Al Hilal's upcoming matches. However, until then, the club will have to rely on their other forwards, including Adnan Al-Jassem and Hamad Al-Shehri, to step up and fill the void left by their star forward.