Benzema anger sparks Al-Hilal's first crisis of the season | OneFootball

Karim Benzema scored then reacted angrily to being substituted as Al-Hilal began their Saudi Roshn League campaign against Al-Faisaly.

According to Goal.com, the flashpoint has ignited the club's first crisis of the season. Al-Hilal hosted newly promoted Al-Faisaly at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Friday evening in the opening round.

Benzema had opened Al-Hilal's scoring for the new season, converting a penalty against Al-Faisaly. On 70 minutes, Italian manager Simone Inzaghi replaced him with Ivorian striker Mohamed Kader Meite.

The decision angered the French forward, and footage showed him arguing with one of Inzaghi's assistants.

Since joining 'the Boss' in last winter's transfer window, Benzema has played 14 matches in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 5 assists.

Source: Goal.com

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