French Attacker Karim Benzema Furious About Reports Alleging He’s Not Injured but Saving Himself for World Cup

• Karim Benzema has been out of action for Real Madrid for the past few games due to constant injury worries
• Madrid, without Benzema, recently suffered their first La Liga defeat of the season to Rayo Vallecano
• Benzema has hit back at critics who have accused him of feigning injury to save himself for the World Cup

Karim Benzema is not very happy at the moment.

The French attacker is said to be furious over recent reports that he prioritised France over Real Madrid.

Recent reports have accused the player of not playing for his club because he was saving himself from injuries to play at the World Cup. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has maintained that Benzema has been injured.

Real Madrid legend Guti also recently criticised the French attacker, saying that he was letting the team down by not playing, BeSoccer reported.

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Tribuna has now reported that Benzema is furious at the accusations. Benzema maintains that he has done his best to recover from his injuries but could not shake them off to play for Madrid during their recent La Liga games.

The Real Madrid striker has done his best to recover in time for the last games before the break, but he could not overcome his muscle injuries.

Madrid have struggled for form without their star man up front and have since suffered their first defeat in La Liga to Ray Vallecano.

Madrid have also been surpassed by fierce rivals Barcelona on the La Liga table.

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The club have only won one game in their last four in all competitions, and one of the reasons is the absence of Benzema up front.

As noted by The Real Champs, Benzema does not want to risk his place at the World Cup and is rather taking it easy at Madrid so as to avoid picking up any injuries before the tournament begins. Sports Brief earlier reported.