The detail may have escaped viewers who do not follow Karim Benzema's career in Spain.
But against Bulgaria, a week ago to the day, the striker made his return to the Blues with an imposing bandage on his right hand before coming out with an injury.
Almost six years ago, before disappearing from the radar of the selection, the Madrid striker did not display this impressive bandage surrounding his wrist and leaving him only two fingers in the open.
The former Lyonnais has adopted this strapping in a match since January 2019 and apart from training where his hand is free, he now systematically evolves with in an official match.
Stylistic coquetry, lucky charm, sponge wrist ... We have heard anything and everything to explain this recourse to the bandage when its origin is simply medical.
On January 13, 2019, Benzema played for Real Madrid against Sevilla Betis and during contact with an opponent he was thrown
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