Will Karim Benzema play tonight against Al-Fateh? Latest update on Al-Ittihad star’s availability

Al-Ittihad’s captain and star striker, Karim Benzema, is sidelined for tonight’s crucial match against Al-Fateh due to a muscle injury sustained during training. The defending champions will feel Benzema’s absence keenly, both tactically and in terms of leadership, as they seek to recover from an unsteady start to the season.