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Why does Karim Benzema wear a bandage on his right hand? Many have been asking as the France international finds himself linked to Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Al-Ittihad No.9 has worn white strapping on his right hand for quite a while now, although many are unaware of the reason behind it.
So, why does Karim Benzema wear a bandage? Let’s take a look…
Why Benzema wears a bandage
Well, the Frenchman suffered a gruesome finger injury back in January 2019 during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Real Betis in La Liga.
Benzema collided with Marc Bartra and fell to the ground, putting his right hand out to cushion his fall.
However, the 36-year-old ended up fracturing the little finger on his right hand as a result.
📸| Karim Benzema may have broken his little finger after a challenge from Marc Bartra. 🤕 pic.twitter.com/AbsnaBZS6b
— 𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 (@ReaIMadridOnly) January 13, 2019
Benzema had to be substituted, and missed Real Madrid’s next game – a Copa del Rey Round of 16 clash against Leganes.
However, the Lyon-born striker was back in action after that game, wearing his now trademark white bandage which he opted for instead of undergoing immediate surgery, which would have seen him miss more games for Real Madrid.
Despite eventually finding time to have an operation during the summer of 2019, Benzema continued to wear the bandage.
Explaining his decision, AS quote the forward as saying: “I did have an operation, but when you have surgery you have to be out for two months. I’ve hurt (the finger) again, but I don’t have time to stop and have another operation, so I wear the bandage when I’m playing.”
Benzema could join Arsenal or Chelsea
Fresh talk about Benzema’s bandage comes amid serious doubts over his future in Saudi Arabia.
Sources recently told HITC Football that the striker is set for talks with At-Ittihad over his situation amid links to Arsenal, while Graeme Bailey previously reported that Chelsea could move to sign him.
Benzema profile
Full name: Karim Mostafa Benzema
Age: 36
Height: 6ft 1in (1.85m)
Date of birth: 19th December 1987
Place of birth: Lyon
Nationality: France
Club: Al-Ittihad
Position: Striker
Salary: £303,050-a-day
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