Does Benzema return? Deschamps’s emphatic response on the striker’s possible return to France to play in the World Cup

2022-11-29

The France national teamalready classified to the round of 16 of the World Cup, faces this Wednesday Tunisia to close the group stage. Coach Didier Deschamps He spoke at a press conference about the game and plans to make some changes.

This is how the table of positions of the World Cup in Qatar 2022 goes

In addition, the DT was consulted about a possible return of Karim Benzema if he recovers on time, since the regulations allow it. The striker left the concentration due to physical problems, but is still registered as a ‘Les Bleus’ player in the tournament.

The return of Benzema

“It is not what concerns me now, it is not something that is in my head. They know your situation and the time you need to recover. I spoke to him after he left. I don’t know where you want to go with that question. I take care of the 24 players that are there. I don’t know, if he wants to imagine, talk, debate … I am not going to comment on matters that concern our daily routine ”.

Griezmann

“There are two games and they are able to see him, what he can do and very well, in a role that is going very well for him. He is physically and mentally well and has also always had a great influence on his game. That allows him to be in defensive and offensive phase”.

France was the first team to qualify for the round of 16 in Qatar 2022.

The new generation

“Some don’t have international experience, but they all have the potential to be here, they play in big clubs, the quality they have… A group is always a good mix between quality and many other things, with young people and others with more experience”.

Changes in the third game

“There will be, but they will not know. I do not like to give facilities to the rival. Everyone is available and we will see tomorrow”.

Mbappe

“He has no ego… I mean he always thinks of the collective even if it is decisive. Everyone wants to play tomorrow.”

Left back Camavinga

“It’s easier for him to ask me if he’s going to play, although I can’t ask him. I have other options. Rabiot has played there, Koundé… Eduardo can do it, he has also done it as a central defender, he is not a specialist in that position like the others”.