Al Ittihad manager Nuno Espirito Santo was reportedly locked in a feud with Karim Benzema few weeks after the latter arrived the club from Real Madrid.
Saudi outlets reported Nuno Espirito Santo wanted Karim Benzema to leave the club and had relayed same to Al Ittihad board.
Despite the reported feud, Karim Benzema has went ahead to start 6 matches for Al Ittihad, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. Is the reported feud over?
It is difficult to say whether the Karim Benzema vs Nuno Espirito Santo feud is over, as there has been no official confirmation from either party. However, there have been some recent developments that suggest that the tensions between the two may have eased.
In late August 2023, Nuno Espirito Santo denied reports of a feud with Benzema, calling the rumors “absurd.” He also stated that he has a good relationship with all of his players, including Benzema.
In early September 2023, Benzema reposted a video of himself smiling and looking happy on social media, which some have interpreted as a sign that he is content at Al Ittihad and that his relationship with Nuno has improved.
However, it is also worth noting that there have been no reports of Benzema and Nuno having a public reconciliation, and there is still some speculation that there may be some underlying tension between the two.
Overall, it is too early to say definitively whether the feud between Benzema and Nuno is over. However, the recent developments suggest that the tensions between the two may have eased. Only time will tell whether the two will be able to fully repair their relationship.
