Constant speculation infuriates Benatia

Medhi Benatia says injuries and frustration over what he describes as "invented stories" have made the last two seasons the toughest spell of his career.

The Bayern Munich defender, 29, has only started 21 Bundesliga matches since the start of the 2014-15 season - when he joined from Roma in a €26million deal - due to regular fitness setbacks.

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