Kanté-Benzema, it’s a crisis

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By: Manu Tournoux

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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