A widely circulated rumor following Al Hilal's stumble against Al Ittihad sparked extensive debate, claiming a severe disagreement between Karim Benzema and a member of the coaching staff.

Local reports mentioned tension within the team's corridors following the last match, which opened the door to speculations about the relationship between the French star and his coaching staff after his transfer in the winter transfer window.

Returning to the French newspapers and the accounts of journalists close to the player, no report has emerged confirming any crisis or conflict between Benzema and his new club.

If the incident were true, it would have quickly spread in the French media, especially since Benzema is closely followed by the press there, which has not happened so far.

The only news that mentioned the player's name was released by RMC Sport, but it was not linked to Al Hilal. Instead, it referred to a previous dispute between him and a journalist regarding his departure from the club without bidding farewell to his teammates.

For his part, sports analyst Khaled Al-Atwi commented on Benzema's performance, considering that his level has not yet reached the expectations anticipated for a player of his stature and international experience.

Al-Atwi explained that the difference in style between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, whether in terms of players or tactical approach, was reflected in the speed of the player's integration within the Al-Zaeem system.

Nevertheless, he emphasized that Benzema needs additional time to adapt, expecting his performance to gradually improve as he becomes more integrated and understands the details of play within the team.