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Karim Benzema's brother has taken aim at the forward's manager after Al-Ittihad's loss to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final.
Having won the Saudi Pro League last season, Benzema's side have struggled this term, sitting fourth in the league and losing 4-1 in the Super Cup on Thursday.
Benzema has scored 13 goals in 28 games, however, with nine in 20 coming in league action after joining the division on the back of 14 years and five Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
There have been reports of unrest with Benzema regarding his move to the Middle East, though he has continued to play for his new side despite failing to reach the levels of performance he showed in Spain.
Now the saga has taken its latest turn, with the Frenchman's brother, Gressy Benzema, slating manager Marcelo Gallardo on social media.
Karim Benzema's feud with his manager could be set to be reignited following the Saudi Super Cup final
The forward had previously denied reports of a rift with his boss, Marcelo Gallardo (pictured)
Benzema's brother, however, took to social media to slam the Argentina for playing Benzema out wide in the game
'Karim Benzema, do you play on the left now?' the 31-year-old posted. 'It's a crime!!! Has no sense. Football must be respected. #NueveNineNeuf9'
Benzema was seen leaving the field in frustration after the defeat, having spent much of the game in a wide forward position to accommodate goal scorer Abderrazak
