Karim Benzema will not travel to Qatar for France’s World Cup final against Argentina, according to the latest reports.
The world champions beat Morocco 2–0 in the semi-finals to advance to the final for the second year in a row. Les Bleus will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the final.
Despite coach Didier Deschamps missing some key players, Les Bleus reached the final once again. Paul Pogba, Presnel Kimpembe, Christopher Nkunku and N’Golo Kante were all out, and Benzema injured his thigh the day before the tournament.
However, unlike other injured players, the Real Madrid star remained in the French squad, although he returned to the Spanish capital to continue his rehabilitation. Benzema, 34, has three weeks to recover and, with no replacements, could make a sensational comeback.
Benzema has already trained with his club and the European champions have given him permission to return to the Persian Gulf country, Mundo Deportivo reports. However, Lelevo now claims that the player himself has denied any form of attendance at the Russell stadium on Sunday.
Benzema will receive a winner’s medal if France lifts the trophy for the third time, but he is unlikely to pick it up in person. Deschamps is also disappointed by the striker’s reluctance to reunite, according to the Spanish newspaper.
Asked about the chances of him making it to the semi-finals, the France coach told reporters: “I’m dealing with 24 players here,” adding: “Players who aren’t here, like Kimpembe. I don’t treat Pogba in the same way.
But “I honestly don’t want to answer that question,” he replied bluntly. Next question. I am terribly sorry.
Benzema has posted congratulatory messages to his teammates throughout the tournament and Auerlen Chuameni has revealed that he is in contact with his teammates in Madrid.
Despite his open dialogue with his players, Deschamps’ coldness in particular has plagued him. Benzema also understands that arriving in Qatar for the World Cup finale would not make a good impression, especially considering his home country was thriving during his absence. .
The turmoil over his position is the latest chapter in his turbulent relationship with the Japanese national team. In May 2021, he was called up to the European Championships, ending six years of international wilderness.
The Ballon d’Or winner has not been involved in a major tournament in a long time, with France reaching the last three finals he has not played in. The only time Deschamps failed to reach at least the runners-up was in 2014 and 2021, when the Madrid forward was available.
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