Karim Benzema, who was injured before the first match of the World Cup in Qatar, has recovered in time for the final against Argentina but will not be part of Didier Deschamps’ squad. While the French press is writing about the break in relations between them, the selector has his own version.

Didier Deschamps clarified Karim Benzema’s situation

Although Benzema has returned to Real Madrid training and looked set to return to Qatar, Deschamps believes the forward is still injured and cannot be considered as he has not helped the team throughout the competition.

According to Hexagon media, Benzema upset Deschamps when he did not mention him in his speech at the Ballon d’Or gala. The French coach was in the room and would have felt humiliated.

“If I don’t answer you, people will say I’m angry. Some players got injured, Karim is one of them, Lucas (without Hernandez) too. Since then I have relied on 24 players.

They are at least embarrassed, if not worse, to ask about these players. I do not deal with invitations of former and injured players. Some will be there, some won’t. I don’t know what status Benzema will have” – Didier Deschamps.

About the final with Argentina

“I have no worries, I have no stress. It is important that we remain calm in preparation for the match. The final is ahead of us, the title is on the table. I know the Argentinians, maybe some French people too, want them to win the trophy. But we will do everything to win.

I know Argentina will have a lot of support, most of the fans will be Argentine. I expect a festive atmosphere, Argentinians are fiery, cheering for their team, it’s good that we will have such an atmosphere. Our opponents will be on the field, not in the stands. We should focus on them.

There are only 7 Argentina 2018 players currently in the squad, this is not the same team, there is no point in making comparisons. The 6 matches they played with different players and different systems can help us.

We have 3 observers who have analyzed them and given us accurate information. Even if Argentina try something different tomorrow, we can do it too. We must be ready for any situation” –Didier Deschampsquoted by Le Figaro.

About his future in the French national team

“The French national team has always been the best thing that happened to me in my professional life, in my life as a player and then as a coach. Now 10 years have passed. This is passion, the highest level. And I am very happy in this position.

The most important thing was not me, but the French national team. She is at the top and I have been with her for ten years and I am here for tomorrow’s match (Sunday). It’s nice that they talk about me, but it’s not the most important thing” – Didier Deschamps.

WC 2022, finals schedule

• Small final: Croatia vs Morocco – December 17 / 17:00 / Khalifa International Stadium

• Grand Finale: Argentina – France – December 18 / 17:00 / Lusail Stadium.