The Saudi Arabian club, which could face Fluminense in the World Cup, is going through a turbulent phase and, according to the local press, could lead to the dismissal of coach Nuno Espírito Santo
The 2-0 defeat of Al Ittihad for the Air Forceof Iraqfor the Asian Championslast Monday, the 6th, left the atmosphere in the club’s locker room Saudi Arabia very hot. According to the Spanish portal “Relevo”, the attacker Karim Benzema He even got into an argument with the coach Nuno Espírito Santo.
It is not the first time that news of this kind has come from behind the scenes at the club, which could be an opponent of Fluminense at the Club World Cup in December. Three months ago, the Portuguese coach had to go public to deny that he had clashes with the multi-champion French striker for the Real Madridfrom the Spain. According to the portal, the two even exchanged insults.
A fact that could even cause the dismissal of the Portuguese, who saw his team win only two of the last nine games they played. Al Ittihad are leaders of their Asian Champions League group, but are only in sixth place in the Saudi Championship. The club’s board of directors would dream of hiring Zinedine Zidane to take command of the squad. Another speculated name is Laurent Blancworld champion in 98.
Source: sportbuzz
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