Real Madrid striker Benzema tests positive for Covid-19 in countdown to new season

Actual Madrid have revealed that star striker Karim Benzema has examined optimistic for Covid-19.

The Liga giants, who at the moment are working below the steering of Carlo Ancelotti, are within the means of piecing collectively their plans for 2021-22.

A France worldwide ahead will play no half in pre-season coaching for the foreseeable future as he should now absorb a interval of self-isolation.

What has been stated?

A quick assertion on the Blancos’ official website reads: “Actual Madrid C. F. verify that our participant Karim Benzema has examined optimistic for Covid-19.”

He won’t be cleared to rejoin the remainder of Ancelotti’s squad earlier than a destructive check has been posted.

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Benzema has already made a delayed return to the Actual fold following his involvement with France at Euro 2020.

Having been welcomed again from the worldwide wilderness by Didier Deschamps, the 33-year-old hit four goals for his country before dropping out in the last 16.

Ancelotti would have been trying ahead to being reunited with a well-recognized face within the Spanish capital.

The Italian coach is again at Santiago Bernabeu for a second spell following the departure of Zinedine Zidane.

He beforehand oversaw two 20-plus aim seasons for Benzema at Actual between 2013 and 2015, with a well-known La Decima triumph within the Champions League savoured alongside the way in which.

When are Actual Madrid subsequent in motion?

The Blancos, who surrendered a home crown to neighbours Atletico Madrid in 2020-21, are within the means of finishing a pre-season pleasant programme.

They’re resulting from face Scottish champions Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday, earlier than then tackling Ancelotti’s former employers at AC Milan on August 8.

The brand new La Liga season will begin for Actual with a visit to Alaves on August 14.

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