Karim Benzema was welcomed in Saudi Arabia with pomp and fanfare. The Frenchman arrived at Al-Ittihad and his cabinet with the Ballon d'Or after a successful career at Real Madrid. At first everything was happy: great performances, goals and assists. But it's over.
Criticism was swift after Cristiano Ronaldo's 5-2 defeat against Al Nasser saw 'Gate' miss a penalty. Benzema was forced to shut down his Instagram account due to countless rumors circulating.
Three defeats in a row and last place is unacceptable for the fans of the last champions of the Saudi league. According to Arab media, the situation does not appear to be improving, with the forward not attending training on Thursday and Friday and his whereabouts unknown.
The 'Black and Yellow' clash against Al Tai was postponed due to the weather delaying the visiting team's flight. Now it will be played on January 7.
According to Marga newspaper, Karim Benzema left Jeddah with the club's permission due to injury. Even its location is hidden. With twelve goals and five assists in twenty games, the Frenchman stands out as Al-Ittihad's top man, but fans expect more from him.
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