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BREAKING: Benzema leaves the match against Armenia with injury

He got time to score two goals but was forced to leave.

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Karin Benzema has injured his hamstring, or at least that's what appeared to happen moments before he was forced to leave France's match against Armenia.

Benzema scored two goals in two minutes to secure France's lead in the scoreboard but has to be taken off shortly after with that injury that could keep him out for a while.

If his injury is serious, Real Madrid will be in trouble as Benzema is the only pure striker on the roster. Jese could be his replacement but nobody knows whether he is good or consistent enough to fill Benzema's shoes for an extended amount of time.

Cristiano Ronaldo could end up playing as the center striker in a move that could have a big impact on Real Madrid's offensive system given the importance of Benzema in how the team ellaborate their dangerous chances and their possession-oriented style of football.

Benzema will undergo tests on this injury shortly. Stay tuned.

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