The relationship between Karim Benzema and Al-Ittihad coach Nuno Espírito Santo is strained.The coach feels that Benzema does not match his style of play and claims he never asked for him to join the club!
Karim Benzema admitted to Saad Al-Ladidh, who deals with contracts and who was able to convince Benzema to join Saudi Arabia that he was not comfortable with Nuno Espírito and that he was not treated with professionalism. Benzema had asked for the captain’s armband but the coach gave it to Romarinho, so the Frenchman didn’t come to training this morning.
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Nuno Espírito Santo criticizes Al-Ittihad that Benzema does not match his style of play and claims he never asked for him to sign at the club. The management of Al-Ittihad threatens the Portuguese to break his contract if Benzema does not return to training.