Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could miss Champions League clash with Tottenham after suffering thigh injury

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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could be a doubt for the Champions League clash with Tottenham after suffering a thigh injury on international duty with France.

The Spanish media have been suggesting that the injury could be serious enough to side-line the 23-year-old former Lyon striker for the league fixture with Sporting Gijon, as well as the clash with Tottenham.

However, France coach Laurent Blanc suggested after the game that Benzema’s injury was not serious, even though the striker was forced off with 15 minutes of the game remaining against Croatia.

“He felt a little pinch in his thigh,” Blanc revealed.

After a tough start to his career in Madrid, Benzema has begun to show the goal-scoring ability he displayed at Lyon, with eight goals in his last five games for Jose Mourinho’s side.

Madrid are already short of attacking options as Gonzalo Higuain is out with a long term back injury, with Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor drafted in on loan during the January transfer window, so Benzema’s injury could harm Real’s chances against a Tottenham side that have impressed in their first Champions League campaign.