Without going into details in the conversation he had with Karim Benzema, coach Didier Deschamps admitted that it was an intense dialogue.
«I only make sporting choices. That’s why I called Benzema. It was a deep conviction that led me to call Benzema, but I won’t say it. Sorry is too strong a word. Since I became a coach, I have had certain situations with some players. But I was never radical. If I believe it’s good for the national team, I’m leaning in that direction. Benzema is not a personal decision. If it had been, I would not have accepted», explained the French selector in statements to the RMC.
On his conversation with Benzema: “Karim said some pretty strong things, but after three minutes everything was back to normal.”
The French striker has returned to the national team after a five-year absence.
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