Karim Benzema Ready for Star Clash with Al Hilal in Saudi League
Frenchman Karim Benzema, Al Hilal's striker, is ready to play against Al Najma this Friday evening, as part of the 25th round of the Saudi Professional League.
According to the Saudi newspaper 'Al-Riyadiyah', Benzema is among the options for Italian Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal's coach, to utilize against Al Najma after recovering from an injury sustained during the match against Al Ittihad in the 23rd round of the league.
The newspaper clarified that the decision to start Benzema or have him as a substitute will be in Inzaghi's hands, who will determine this before the technical meeting of the match.
Karim Benzema has participated in 3 matches with Al Hilal since his arrival last January and has managed to score only 3 goals.
Benzema moved to Al Hilal from Al Ittihad on a free transfer deal, with a contract extending for two and a half seasons.
According to the Saudi newspaper 'Al-Riyadiyah', Benzema is among the options for Italian Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal's coach, to utilize against Al Najma after recovering from an injury sustained during the match against Al Ittihad in the 23rd round of the league.
The newspaper clarified that the decision to start Benzema or have him as a substitute will be in Inzaghi's hands, who will determine this before the technical meeting of the match.
Karim Benzema has participated in 3 matches with Al Hilal since his arrival last January and has managed to score only 3 goals.
Benzema moved to Al Hilal from Al Ittihad on a free transfer deal, with a contract extending for two and a half seasons.
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