Paris: Although Karim Benzema could have played as early as the round of 16 of the World Cup, he was suddenly sent back with an injury, the player’s agent said. “I spoke to three specialists. They all said Benzema will be fit from the quarter-finals. At least he could have sat on the bench. Why did you ask him to come back immediately?” legal representative Karim Jaziri asked on Twitter.
It is indicated that Jaziri is targeting the coach of the French team, Didier Deschamps. Benzema was injured in training shortly before the start of the World Cup matches. He was sent back but no replacement was included. With this, there have been reports that Benzema will play from the round of 16. The actor has also started working out. However, when asked about Benzema, Deschamps replied that he was only thinking of carrying on with his current team.
Deschamps added that he has spoken to him and that it will take time to regain full health. After the French team reached the final, it was rumored that Benzema would be featured in the title fight. The 35-year-old also announced his retirement from international football following the World Cup.
