Franco-Algerian star Karim Benzema suffers injury blow ahead of crucial Al-Hilal match against Al-Taawoun

Saudi giants Al Hilal SFC have been dealt a significant setback after star striker Karim Benzema picked up an injury during training.

The 38-year-old forward sustained an adductor muscle injury in the latest training session, and is scheduled to undergo further medical examinations on Tuesday to determine the full extent of the problem and establish a recovery timeline.

Early indications suggest the former Real Madrid captain is set to miss the rescheduled Matchweek 10 clash against Al-Taawoun FC, a fixture that comes at a crucial stage of the season.

Benzema only joined Al Hilal in February after leaving Al-Ittihad Club as a free agent. Since his arrival, he has made an immediate impact, scoring three goals and providing one assist in just three appearances — underlining his importance to the team’s attacking setup.

His potential absence will be a major concern for Al Hilal as they navigate a decisive run of fixtures, with the club hoping their marquee signing can return swiftly to maintain their momentum in the title race.