Karim Benzema would have left Al-Ittihad training, according to Marca. The French striker was reportedly asked to train separately by coach Marcelo Gallardo.

The 36-year-old signed a three-year contract in Saudi Arabia in June 2023. In 15 league matches, Benzema has scored 9 goals and distributed 5 assists. The Jeddah club, which counts N'Golo Kanté and Fabinho in its ranks, remains on three defeats in a row.