Karim Benzema has joined Real Madrid's lengthening injury list with coach Zinedine Zidane saying Friday the striker will miss Saturday's La Liga trip to Real Valladolid and is doubtful for their Champions League last-16 tie at Atalanta next week.
Benzema has netted 17 goals this season in all competitions for Real, who sit second in the table, six points behind leaders Atletico Madrid having played a game more.
The Frenchman did not take part in Friday's training session with what local media are reporting as an ankle issue.
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Posted by Sports Tribune on Monday, 11 January 2021
Zidane said he does not know how long the forward will be absent as Real's list of injuries mounts.
Benzema's absence means the Liga champions are without nine first teamers, including captain Sergio Ramos and forward Eden Hazard.
Zidane was philosophical about the situation and called on his squad players to step up in their absence.
