JEDDAH: Karim Benzema returned to training with Al-Ittihad on Friday night after recovering from a lower-back injury, Arriyadiyah has reported.
Injuries have blighted a stop-start season for the Frenchman, but his return during the international break is timely for Marcelo Gallardo as the coach attempts to salvage what has been a disappointing season for the reigning Saudi Pro League champions.