2023-08-23 16:17:58
Just weeks after arriving in Saudi Arabia, Karim Benzema is said to be in conflict with his coach Nuno Esperito Santo and could already leave Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema’s adventure in Saudi Arabia would not go as planned. Recruited by Al-Ittihad at the beginning of June, the French striker was presented with great fanfare and had a promising start in his new colors with three goals in the Arab Cup of Champions Clubs. But the situation would have deteriorated, especially with his trainer Nuno Espirito Santo, according to the local press. The two men would be in conflict and would maintain a very tense relationship.
He would not have participated in the last training
The Portuguese technician would not appreciate the profile of the Ballon d’Or 2022, which would not correspond to the needs of his team, and did not seem favorable to his recruitment. Nuno Espirito Santo also reportedly refused to give him the captain’s armband as agreed during negotiations prior to his signing. Faced with this situation, Karim Benzema, who has still not scored in the Saudi Pro League, would not have participated in the Saudi club’s training on Tuesday and would have expressed his discomfort to a manager.
He would even have asked his management for a solution to be found quickly. Otherwise, a departure cannot be ruled out. And the former Lyonnais should not lack suitors. Unless Al-Ittihad cuts to the quick and simply decides to separate from Nuno Espirito Santo.
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