كIn a surprising development, French star Karim Benzema, a member of the Saudi al-itthad club, chose to temporarily withdraw from the social media platform “Instagram”, following the resounding loss his team received to Al-Nasr in the 17th round of the Saudi Professional League.
The game ended with al-nasr being outscored by five goals to two, in a game that saw the winning team clearly excel; This prompted controversy about Benzema’s performance and his anticipated brilliance with the Brigadier General.
Following the defeat, criticism by audiences and sports analysts continued; Reflecting the magnitude of disappointment in the performance of the French star, who was heavily relied upon to enhance the team’s position in the league, public and media pressure appeared to be enough to prompt Benzema to close his personal account and move a little away from the spotlight.
Match followers noted that Benzema did not show the expected level; This reflected the team’s performance as a whole, compared to previous matches in which it did not shine, but psychological and physical pressures appeared to have affected its ability to deliver the best.
In these circumstances, attention is drawn to Benzema and al-itthad Club’s handling of the current situation, as the club’s managerial and administrative staff are expected to work to restore and restore the morale of the player.
Benzema joined the al-itthad club in the summer of 2023 from Real Madrid, Spain, and has been a big deal for the Saudi club. Since his arrival, the expectations of the al-itthad fans have been high from the French star, who is one of the most prominent strikers in the world.
However, Benzema has not been able to achieve the expected performance and brilliance with his team in recent games, especially after the huge defeat in the Clasico. This prompted him to decide to disable his personal Instagram account, perhaps with a view to focusing on improving his performance and dealing with psychological stress.
However, Benzema’s future remains a focus of anticipation for the fans and officials of the al-itthad. Will this French star regain his glamour and well-known offensive capabilities? Or is the disabling of his Instagram account indicating a profound crisis for the player? It’s the question everyone has in mind, and time will reveal the answer
