FIFA World Cup 2022 France vs Poland Round of 16: Here's why Karim Benzema did not play

FIFA World Cup 2022 France vs Poland Round of 16: Here's why Karim Benzema did not play
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After winning two of the three games, France has achieved their place in Round 16 of the FIFA World Cup. French football coach, Patrice Evera, is of the opinion that this feat would not have been possible without Olivier Giroud’s presence in place of Karim Benzema.

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With six points and winning two matches out of three, France has booked their seat in Round 16 of the FIFA World Cup. France competes against Poland in the first match of Round 16 on Sunday.

France currently has the potential to defend its title of World Champions. The team’s coach, Patrice Evera, believes this feat would not have been possible without Olivier Giroud.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Marquee players missing the tournament

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Marquee players missing the tournament


France’s star player and Real Madrid talisman, Karim Benzema, was compelled to move out of the tournament a few days before the match against Australia. Though there were reports that Benzema might make a comeback after making a dramatic recovery, he was later spotted holidaying on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion.

Nevertheless, France has come a long way, and Olivier Giroud has made a huge contribution to it. He has stood up for France and matched Thierry Henry’s scoring record but has not received his due recognition. Giroud has a remarkable ability to hold up the ball, which makes him important for the team. However, it is unclear whether Giroud’s ability will take the team through the knockout stages. According to Evera, without Karim, the team will lack experience.

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