
Karim Benzema returned to Real Madrid training on Wednesday after a lengthy injury lay-off that kept him out of France’s squad the past two weeks.
- Benzema suffered hamstring injury vs Celtic
- Real Madrid eager to get him back
- But return date not yet confirmed
WHAT HAPPENED? Karim Benzema was spotted in Wednesday’s training session participating with the full group as others returned from international duty.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Real Madrid remained perfect in La Liga without Benzema as young midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni continued to take huge strides, and Federico Valverde entered the goalscoring form of his life. Still, Benzema’s return will no doubt still be celebrated. There’s no one in Europe who has been as deadly in big moments as the France star.
AND WHAT’S MORE: Les Bleus will also be pleased to see the Ballon d’Or contender nearing full fitness with the World Cup less than two months away. READ MORE

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