Nuno Santa could be sacked due to conflict with Benzema

Al Ittihad's former coach Nuno Espirito Santo could leave the team due to a conflict with team leader Karim Benzema, AS reports.

Nuno Espirito Santo, Getty Images

During the match against Al-Qua, Nuno Santo reproached Benzema for being lazy and not fulfilling the coach's tasks.

"You are the leader of the team, a role model for other players and the main player in the team. You have to take the initiative and be an example for all the players," Nuno Espirito Santo said to Benzema.

Interestingly, after this conversation, Nuno Santo was dismissed. It should be added that Benzema's contract with Al Ittihad runs until the summer of 2026.