Karim Benzema can be called up for the final
France reached the World Cup final without an injury to Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema.
When the captain of the national team, Didier Deschamps, was asked about the status of the star striker before the final match of the tournament, he answered ambiguously.
– I don’t really want to answer this question, says the Frenchman with a smile, according to the Daily Mail.
Already in the first French training session from the World Cup rally, Karim Benzema came out with an injury. The 34-year-old later confirmed that he would miss the entire tournament.
But national team captain Didier Deschamps, who chose not to leave Benzema out of the squad, was questioned about the striker’s situation. According to the Daily Mail, Deschamps previously responded that it’s not something he thinks about.
A vague answer about Benzema
The 34-year-old forward has returned to Real Madrid, where he is now back in training. According to Mundo Deportivo, his team has given him permission to travel to Qatar to experience the World Cup final there.
And after France’s semi-final victory over Morocco 2-0, Deschamps was asked again if Benzema was ready to play.
– I don’t really want to answer this question, he says with a smile, according to the Daily Mail.
Then the Confederate commander continued with a smile and said:
– the next question. I apologize.
France will meet Argentina in the World Cup final scheduled for next Sunday.