Benzema quashes Solari rumors: 'Just a dream'

Al Ittihad is in a turbulent period after firing Laurent Blanc, and immediately, many names were mentioned for the head coach position.

Benzema denied interfering in Al Ittihad's decision to choose a head coach.

Among them, Santiago Solari - former captain of Real Madrid, currently the club's sporting director - is considered a promising candidate. But at the same time, a rumor has emerged: Karim Benzema is said to have directly asked the board of directors to appoint Solari.

The source of the story came from Iraqi journalist Omar Qahtan, who claimed that the French striker wanted to reunite with his former coach. This information was immediately denied publicly by Benzema.

On Instagram, he left a comment right under the reporter's article with a sarcastic response: "Maybe only in your dreams." A short sentence but enough to dispel speculation, at the same time affirming that Benzema did not interfere in the club's decision.

In fact, the relationship between Benzema and Solari is quite good. When he was at Real Madrid, the French striker publicly supported the Argentine coach many times, even defending him when he was under pressure to be fired.

Therefore, the scenario of Benzema wanting to reunite is not unreasonable. However, this time, he chose to clearly deny it, avoiding letting his name be dragged into off-field debates.

At 37, Benzema does not hesitate to express his personal opinions, especially when he still holds a leadership role at Al Ittihad. In the context of speculation related to Mourinho's ability to join Benfica, the veteran striker wants to prove his independence from all rumors.

With his straightforward message, Benzema showed that he is still an important support in the Saudi Arabian team's dressing room, not only with his goals but also with his voice and personality.

Source: https://znews.vn/benzema-dap-tat-tin-don-solari-trong-mo-thoi-post1590550.html