Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema did not train on Thursday March 9 due to an ankle problem and is doubtful for Saturday’s La Liga game against Espanyol, according to the Spanish press. His participation in the meeting is conditional on his presence in training on Friday, while the 35-year-old Ballon d’Or was unable to take part in any collective session this week. In a press release, Real specifies that its player was satisfied Thursday with a specific work in room.
The Spanish media nevertheless ensure that Benzema’s participation in the knockout round of the Champions League against Liverpool four days later is not in question (in the first leg, in England, the people of Madrid won 5-2) . The striker has had several physical problems this season, and in particular has given up playing the World Cup in Qatar with France. After 24 rounds, Real Madrid are currently in 2nd place in the standings, nine points behind leaders Barcelona.