Benzema excluded by Gallardo

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By: Manu Tournoux

Benzema excluded by Gallardo

The star center forward of Al-Ittihad, reigning Saudi Arabian champions, was deprived of training in Dubai. Karim Benzema’s coach, Marcelo Gallardo, sanctioned him for his absence when training resumed.

Karim Benzema, 36, continues to be talked about in a controversial tone. The French center forward and captain of Al-Ittihad, reigning Saudi Arabian champion, was not authorized by Marcelo Gallardo to participate in the resumption training which begins this Sunday, indicates Marca.

The Argentine coach sanctioned the 2022 Ballon d’Or because the latter did not show up for the resumption, scheduled for Friday in Jeddah, sources from the Saudi club explained to the Spanish media. On Karim Benzema’s side, we plead the weather conditions.

The former Real Madrid star (2009-2023), five times winner of the Champions League, would be held in Mauritius by the risk of a cyclone having prevented him from taking a plane.

At the end of last year, Karim Benzema had missed some traininga priori, with the authorization of the club.

Manu Tournoux

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