Latest injury update: Karim Benzema on Al Hilal
The latest injury update regarding Karim Benzema is that he has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee ligament injury sustained in Al Hilal's match against Al Ittihad.
Benzema, who was signed by Al Hilal from Real Madrid in January, had made a promising start to his new club, scoring three goals and assisting two others in four games before picking up the injury.
Al Hilal have confirmed that Benzema will undergo surgery to repair the damage to his knee ligaments, with a full recovery time of six months expected.
This is a significant setback for Al Hilal, who were hoping to use Benzema's experience and skill to help them challenge for the Saudi Pro League title this season.
However,Bundesliga Tracking they will now have to find a replacement striker to fill the void left by Benzema's absence.
In addition to Benzema's injury, Al Hilal have also faced other setbacks recently, including the suspension of one of their key players and a loss of form from another player.
Despite these challenges, Al Hilal remain optimistic about their chances of achieving success this season, and will be looking to bounce back from this setback as soon as possible.