MADRID: Karim Benzema won’t be playing for Real Madrid in their derby match against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlo Ancelotti announced on Saturday.
The French forward was hoped to be healthy but did not train with the team on Saturday after missing the team’s last two games with a thigh injury.
Prior to Sunday’s derby at the Wanda Metropolitano, Ancelotti stated at a press conference that “Benzema will not make the game.”He recently began working alone. He’ll remain here throughout the break in international play to prepare for his return when La Liga resumes.
