The participation of France’s Karim Benzema, the Etihad striker, against Riyadh seems uncertain, pending the decision of his Argentine coach Marcelo Giardo.
French al-itthad of jeddah player Karim Benzema took part in group training with substitute players on Friday, while Brazilian player Romarinho had retrieval exercises with key players, who played for the team against Uzbekistan’s Navbakhur match, in preparation for Sunday’s clash with Riyadh team in saudi pro roshn league.
As team coach marsello Jayardo Maran awaits on Saturday, he will determine his final position on Benzema and Romarinho’s participation in Riyadh Sunday in the 20th round of the Roshen League.
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french karim Benzema missed the Asian meeting after being technically disqualified by Jayardo, and Romarinho suffered an injury during Thursday’s meeting that saw him exit the game.
What did Karim Benzema offer with al-itthad of jeddah team this season?
The player who joined the Etihad ranks last summer in his club’s shirt has so far participated in 20 matches in various competitions; He scored 12 goals and made 5 for his teammates.
al-itthad of Jeddah team is embracing the second leg with the Uzbek team, with whom he drew negative in the first leg, to face the winner of both of them, who qualified against Iran’s Spahan Isfahan and Al Hilal.
