Juventus defender Medhi Benatia has admitted that he is going through a ‘difficult’ spell in his career.

Benatia has not played since November 11, with Leonardo Bonucci slotting straight back into Juve’s central defence after his return from Milan, and the Moroccan posted a cryptic message on Instagram.

“Many of you have left me messages of support at this difficult time and I thank you for it!” he wrote.

“I particularly want to pay tribute to the Moroccans who have taken the time to write to me!

Juventus defender Medhi Benatia has admitted that he is going through a ‘difficult’ spell in his career.

Benatia has not played since November 11, with Leonardo Bonucci slotting straight back into Juve’s central defence after his return from Milan, and the Moroccan posted a cryptic message on Instagram.

“Many of you have left me messages of support at this difficult time and I thank you for it!” he wrote.

“I particularly want to pay tribute to the Moroccans who have taken the time to write to me!

“Since I can’t answer everyone, I can confirm there’s no room for doubt and that we must keep holding our heads high because a lion never dies. He sleeps…”

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