Kanté-Benzema, it’s a crisis

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By: Manu Tournoux

Kanté-Benzema, it’s a crisis

Al-Ittihad was held to a draw this Thursday during the 11th round of the Saudi Pro League. Despite the involvement of his French tandem.

Announced title contender in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ittihad, after a convincing start to the season, is in the middle of a crisis. Over the last four days of the championship, the Jeddah club has only collected three points out of 12 possible, again held in check this Thursday in the 11e act of the Saudi Pro League.

It is opposite Al-Hazem, modest 17e of the Saudi elite, which Benzema’s partners this time faltered, neutralized at 2-2 while a success would have allowed them to temporarily return to the podium, ahead of Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Yet KB9 opened the scoring well, well served by Kanté (26e). But the French tandem was not enough.

Al-Hilal can widen the gap

Al Thani first equalized for Al-Hazem (63e), then Selemani responded a second time (86e) while Kadesh had restored the advantage to Al-Ittihad, on an offering from Benzema (81e). The team led by Nuno Espirito Santo is fifth this Thursday evening, five lengths behind the leader, Al-Hilal, who benefits from the rest of a match late.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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