Real Madrid release update regarding Karim Benzema’s injury

After a lot of conjecture and speculation over the past 12-18 hours, Real Madrid have issued a definitive update on the injury of star striker Karim Benzema.

The 34-year-old striker hobbled off just thirty minutes into the game against Celtic on Tuesday night and fans have been sweating over his situation ever since.

Varying reports over his condition have been doing the rounds since the incident. But after carrying tests on his injured knee earlier today, Real Madrid have issued an update on his condition.

"Following tests carried out on our player Karim Benzema by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus tendon and a strain to the quadricep muscle in his right thigh. His recovery will continue to be assessed."

Reports from Spain indicated that the 34-year-old centre-forward might be sidelined for around ten days due to the injury. It would effectively rule him out of the weekend’s La Liga clash against RCD Mallorca and the subsequent Champions League clash versus RB Leipzig.

On top of that, Benzema will likely be unavailable for the big game against Atletico Madrid prior to the international break, which will be a blow for Los Blancos.

Real Madrid will be hoping that Benzema recovers quickly and is soon back on the pitch as they have no reliable backup for him.

In his absence, Eden Hazard is likely to get the nod in the No. 9 role after he scored in the win against Celtic on Tuesday.