French footballer Karim Benzema has been left stranded in Mauritius and is unable to fly to Dubai to join his teammates. Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad are currently in Dubai for a winter training camp, but the captain had been left out due to the inclement weather which has grounded flights from the Indian Ocean island.
Al Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo has scheduled the training camp and refused to allow any squad members to extend their holiday. He did not wish to give preferential treatment to any of the club's players, regardless of their status.
