Karim Benzema has opened up about his challenges since joining Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League….CONTINUE READING
The French striker was among the notable names who made the move from Europe to the Gulf country, spearheaded by his former Real Madrid teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, while Ronaldo has adapted smoothly to life in, Benzema has encountered difficulties in finding his rhythm with the Jeddah-based outfit.
The 35-year-old has faced off-field issues, which have added to his struggles in one way or another.
Reports initially surfaced of a rift between the one-time Ballon d’Or winner and former coach Nuno Espirito Santo, ultimately leading to Santo’s dismissal after a series of poor results.
Meanwhile, ongoing speculation suggests that Benzema is unhappy in Jeddah and is considering a return to Europe, as noted by.
Amidst these challenges, his on-field performance has not matched his past successes, particularly during his final seasons at Real Madrid, where he played a pivotal role in securing the club’s 14th Champions League title.
Unfortunately, Karim has failed to replicate his prior achievements in Saudi Arabia. Following successive penalty misses and bouts of misfortune, he was relieved of penalty-taking duties for the Tigers.
His replacement, Abderrazak Hamdallah, also faltered from the spot in their recent Saudi League encounter against Al Taawoun, which ended in a goalless draw.
After the match, Benzema was questioned about his dip in form, shedding light on the challenges he’s faced since his move to Al-Ittihad.
In a separate report, Sports Brief
delves into the Saudi League, pinpointingsince joining.
Karim Benzema is one such figure. Despite arriving as a Ballon d’Or recipient, his tenure at Al-Ittihad has been turbulent.
Despite this, the former Real Madrid captain has managed to contribute 16(9 goals and 7 assists) in 20 league appearances, demonstrating his quality despite facing challenges.
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