“It’s Not a Tennis Match. It’s Football” – Karim Benzema’s Coach Demands ‘Respect’ From Fans After Al Ittihad Star Deleted Instagram

Al Ittihad skipper Karim Benzema has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. The French striker moved to Al Ittihad with a lot of hype this season but is yet to leave an impact on fans. His team’s performance against Al Nassr in their last encounter left a sour taste for fans as they took to social media to put the loss on his head. However, the player still has some supporters amidst the criticism as the player’s personal coach stood up to defend him from attacks, claiming one man cannot be responsible for a team’s defeat.

Benzema left everyone stunned last night as he purged his presence on social media. The striker has deleted his Instagram account amidst the recent criticism following the team’s defeat at the hands of Al Nassr.

Personal coach demands fans respect Karim Benzema’s name

The Al Ittihad skipper was the talk of the town, following his team’s shambolic defeat at the hands of Cristiano Ronaldo and his men. Fans were not too pleased with Benzema’s performance as they took to social media to single out the player, holding him responsible for the team’s defeat. However, their actions have not sat down well with Benzema’s coach, who slammed the fans demanding they respect the striker.

Benzema’s coach defended the player from recent criticism, stating on social media, “You can’t blame just one player in a match. There are 11 players. It’s not a tennis match, it’s football. We are talking about one of the best players in the world with the most titles and who made history in the best team in the world (Real Madrid). Respect him.”

Karim Benzema was under fire after Al Ittihad’s 5-2 defeat at the hands of Al Nassr. Even Al Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo questioned the player’s performance after the game, which saw fans double down on their criticism against the player.

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Karim Benzema deletes his Instagram amidst recent criticism

Things spiraled out of control this week after Al Ittihad’s defeat against Al Nassr. Fans were all over Marcelo Gallardo’s men following the defeat, with most of the objection landing in Karim Benzema’s court. Some fans took it to the extreme, labeling him ‘Ben-Hazima’, which translates to “the son of defeat” in Arabic.

It seems like word got to the Al Ittihad skipper as he’s taken some time off social media. Amidst the massive criticism, Benzema deactivated his Instagram account, leaving fans stunned. The Saudi Arabian media has also been on the player’s tail, questioning his performance following his arrival. It will be interesting to see if the player opens up on the reasoning behind his actions.

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