Didier Deschamps: Karim Benzema questions are awkward as France prepare for World Cup final | Football News

Didier Deschamps branded questions concerning a possible return for Karim Benzema to the France squad as “awkward” forward of Sunday’s World Cup final in opposition to Argentina.

France beat Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to arrange a mouth-watering showdown with Argentina. Straight away, there was loads of speak round Kylian Mbappe’s battle with PSG team-mate Lionel Messi within the final, but in addition rumours started to emerge a couple of shock return for striker Karim Benzema.

The Real Madrid ahead was dominated out of the World Cup after struggling a thigh harm in France’s first coaching session in Qatar.

Deschamps didn’t exchange him within the squad and it was thought the Real Madrid striker may very well be out there for choice, if he was deemed match sufficient.

In his post-match press convention after the semi-final win in opposition to Morocco, Deschamps refused to rule out what could be a sensational return for Benzema. The France boss was requested: “There’s a report today that Benzema could come back to Qatar. First of all, is it true? And is there any possibility that you could use him for a few minutes if you needed him?”

Deschamps regarded exasperated, then smiled and replied: “I don’t really want to answer that question. Next question. I do apologise.”

Benzema himself appeared to pour chilly water on the thought of a return with an Instagram put up, saying in French: “Not interested”.

And in a press convention forward of Sunday’s World Cup final, Deschamps dominated out a return for the Ballon d’Or winner, saying questions concerning Benzema had been awkward.

He stated: “I have players who have been injured before. Karim is one of them. The last to be injured is Lucas Hernandez.

“Since then, I’ve 24 gamers to handle. Asking the query vis-à-vis (with regard to) these gamers, it is awkward to say the least, if not slightly extra. The group is there.

“I do not care about invites from gamers, former gamers or injured gamers. I do not know who might be there. We had a bunch at first and who, from what occurred… We misplaced three, with Nkunku firstly. They had been a part of the start of the journey.

“They will be 24 important players for France tomorrow”.

Injured France trio N’Golo Kante, Paul Pogba and Presnel Kimbempe are anticipated to be on France president Emmanuel Macron’s flight to Doha to look at the World Cup final.

Christopher Nkunku has obtained clearance from RB Leipzig to attend the showpiece match in opposition to Argentina and will journey with them.

However, it stays unclear whether or not Benzema can even fly out to assist the nationwide workforce.

France match and firing forward of final

Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps had a full complement of gamers by the tip of France’s final coaching session for the World Cup final.

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate, who had been reintegrated within the group through the afternoon after recovering from the virus sweeping by means of the squad, took half within the session usually.

Kingsley Coman, who had been isolating for longer, was seen doing drills individually. Aurelien Tchouameni (hip) and Theo Hernandez (knee) sat out Friday’s coaching however featured on Saturday.

Deschamps and France captain Hugo Lloris remained tight-lipped on the impact a virus that has swept by means of the French camp is having forward of Sunday’s final.