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Karim Benzema available for France against Argentina in World Cup final due to stunning loophole

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Updated 22:55 14 Dec 2022 GMTPublished 21:33 14 Dec 2022 GMT

Karim Benzema available for France against Argentina in World Cup final due to stunning loophole

Karim Benzema could feature in the World Cup final, according to reports.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Karim Benzema is AVAILABLE for selection in France's World Cup final against Argentina and could feature on Sunday.

The Real Madrid superstar was ruled out before the tournament started after suffering an injury to his left thigh.

But he could return to the fold having not kicked a ball in Qatar due to an incredible loophole.

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A three-week timeline was set for Benzema to return to fitness after picking up a crushing injury days before France's opening game.

Spanish outlet Marca state that he has returned on time and has been training without any issue since last Saturday.

He could make a shock return to the squad if Didier Deschamps needs to call upon his services because he was never replaced in the French team.

Karim Benzema in France training before the tournament started. Image: Alamy
Karim Benzema in France training before the tournament started. Image: Alamy

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However, Benzema starting against Argentina would mean dropping Olivier Giroud, who has starred for France at this World Cup.

He's scored four goals, including his team's big winner against England in the quarter-finals.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker has been in fine form and appears set to start against Argentina on Sunday.

Deschamps, though, has the star forward seemingly waiting in the wings, with the 34-year-old scoring a staggering 44 goals in all competitions last season, which saw him win the prestigious Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.

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He has six goals in all competitions to his name this term in view to playing a part in the final.

Speaking during the group stage, though, Deschamps played down suggestions Benzema could return.

"It's not something I'm thinking about now," the France boss said earlier in the tournament. "I spoke to Benzema after he left the training camp.

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"I leave it to you if you want to have a debate about it. The thought hasn't crossed my mind."

Deschamps was quizzed on the matter once again after his side qualified for the final but was coy in his response.

“I don’t really want to answer that question, sorry,” he told journalists.

Will Benzema feature for France against Argentina? Watch this space.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Karim Benzema, France, Football World Cup

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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