Al-Ittihad official clarifies Benzema’s ‘disappearance’: he requested three days off

A high-ranking official from Al-Ittihad has spoken about the recent incident involving Karim Benzema.

Conversing with Asharq al-Awsat, the Al-Ittihad official addressed Benzema’s recent predicament.

“Benzema requested three days off due to exceptional circumstances. On Thursday evening, he went to Madrid. Karim is a very professional player and remains devoted to the team,” says the Al-Ittihad official during the discussion with Asharq al-Awsat.

This reveals that Benzema received permission from the club for his absence, which was caused by special circumstances that required his trip to Madrid. His commitment to Al-Ittihad remains unwavering, despite the circumstances.