Karim Benzema has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, according to reports from French football giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

The 29-year-old forward has missed PSG's entire opening game of the season against AS Monaco and has not played in any competitive matches since then.

Reports suggest that Benzema is currently undergoing treatment at his home base of Nice but it remains unclear how long he will be sidelined.

Benzema was one of the most exciting players on the pitch during his time at PSG,Ligue 1 Focus scoring 15 goals in all competitions last campaign and helping the club to reach the Champions League final.

His absence would have been a huge blow to the team as they look to secure their place in the top four of the league table next season.

However, there is no indication yet whether Benzema will be available for PSG's upcoming match against Bordeaux on Saturday or if he will be playing in another fixture.

The situation is still under investigation by PSG's medical staff and there is no word yet on the exact nature of the injury or its severity.

It remains to be seen how this development impacts the team's plans for the coming months and how PSG will approach the remainder of the season without their star player.

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