Real Madrid offered huge boost as they prepare for crucial Sevilla clash

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Santiago Solari has confirmed Karim Benzema is fit to face Sevilla in Saturday’s crucial LaLiga clash despite suffering from a broken finger.

French striker Benzema sustained the injury during Sunday’s 2-1 win against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin, falling heavily on his right hand.

After receiving medical attention, he was unable to continue and was replaced by Cristo Gonzalez, who made his LaLiga debut in the process.

Solari confirmed after the match that the injury was a fractured finger, though he was unsure about whether it would require surgery or not.

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“Karim has an injury to his little finger,” Solari told reporters. “We don’t see it as a problem for his football career, not for this weekend, nor in the future.

“He has trained well, he is feeling good. Sure, we’d be happier if he hadn’t been injured, but it’s fine.

“He is our reference in the forward line. Besides, he is having a great year individually. I think he is playing very good, so he is our strongest point in attack.

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“He is helping us a lot, he is very generous, not just in his football, but also his commitment. Of course, we are very happy having him this weekend and we wish he won’t leave us [injured] again.”

Wednesday’s 1-0 Copa del Rey last-16 second-leg defeat to Leganes did not stop Madrid progressing to the next round, thanks to their 3-0 triumph in the first leg.

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