Karim Benzema could make a return to France’s World Cup squad after ‘returning to training’

Karim Benzema has been photographed arriving at La Réunion Roland-Garros airport ahead of his alleged holiday on the unique island in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

The Real Madrid striker – who was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury during France’s first full training session in Qatar – was photographed landing on Tuesday morning.

There were reports that Benzema could make a sensational return to the French squad during the knockout stages of the competition, but the 34-year-old is now said to be ‘far away’ from being 100 per cent fit.

Karim Benzema is pictured arriving at La Réunion Roland-Garros Airport (above)

The striker would holiday on the unique island in the middle of the Indian Ocean

Benzema was pictured wearing a red baseball cap and black shirt as he landed in La Réunion for his week-long vacation.

According to L’EquipeBenzema will be staying in a private rental home for seven days before returning to full-time training with Real Madrid.

RMC Sport previously reported that Benzema could join the French squad for the knockout phase of the competition.

However, the latest information from L’Equipe has suggested Benzema is ‘far away’ from being 100 per cent fit and will refrain from joining the squad until he is.

However, should that moment come, Deschamps has the right to recall Benzema from the France squad as he is still on the list of players registered for the tournament.

Benzema’s World Cup dream came to an end after he suffered a thigh injury during training in Qatar

Benzema said he had to “think about the team” and withdraw from the French squad

Deschamps named Benzema in the 26-man squad for the Qatar competition. He traveled with the team and took part in their first full training session.

However, Benzema’s session in the Middle East came to an early end after he suffered a thigh injury.

France confirmed Benzema would be unable to compete in the World Cup, claiming he had suffered a serious injury that would rule him out for at least three weeks.

Benzema traveled back to Real Madrid to begin the rehabilitation process and he was said to be making good progress.

However, it is unlikely that the 34-year-old will be back in time to compete in the World Cup. Although, he will get a medal if France wins the tournament.

Benzema (center left) was expected to lead the French attack alongside Kylian Mbappé

Benzema shared the following photo of himself during a cycling session on his Instagram