It goes without saying that Karim Benzema’s final season at Real Madrid was quite challenging. After an outstanding 2021–22 season in which he won the Ballon d’Or for the first time, the Frenchman was unable to maintain that level in 2022–23.
This was mostly because of multiple injuries and fitness problems. The players’ bodies were severely strained by the tight schedule of games brought on by the World Cup in Qatar taking place in November and December, and Benzema in particular suffered.
He missed a lot of Real Madrid games because of different ailments, which made it harder for Los Blancos to defend their LaLiga or Champions League championships from the previous season.
Earlier this summer, Benzema decided to end his tenure with Real Madrid and join the Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad. Despite the fresh start, the 35-year-old’s injury problems have remained; according to Diario AS, he was taken out during the win against Al Wehda on Monday after 42 minutes due to an injury.
It is thought that Benzema sustained an abductor injury, which might prevent the former Real Madrid striker from playing for several weeks. This would be unfavorable for both Benzema and Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema
FranceThis season he played in total 4 times for 312 minutes for Pro League.
Karim Benzema scored 1 goal for Al Ittihad. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Pro League. In the last match Al Ittihad won 3-0 against Al Wahda. The next match in Pro League will be against Al Hilal.
Al Ittihad performance and stats
Al Ittihad is currently 1st in the Pro League with 12 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 0.
Al Ittihad will play the next match in Pro League against Al Hilal on Friday 1st of September in Jeddah. The prediction is Al Ittihada drawAl Hilal winning the match.
