Paris: Although Karim Benzema could have played since the World Cup knockout round, he was suddenly sent back due to injury, the player’s agent said. “I spoke to three specialists. They all said that Benzema will be fit from the quarter final. At least he could have sat on the bench. Why did you ask him to return immediately?” asked Karim Jaziri, a legal representative on Twitter.
It is indicated that Jaziri is targeting the coach of the France team, Didier Deschamps. Benzema was injured during training just before the start of the World Cup matches. He was sent back but no replacement was included. With this, there were reports that Benzema will play from the knockout round. The actor also started training. However, when asked about Benzema, Deschamps replied that he was only thinking about taking the current team forward.
Deschamps added that he had spoken to him and that it will take time to regain full health. After the French team reached the final, there were rumors that Benzema would be present in the title fight. The 35-year-old also announced his retirement from international football after the World Cup.