Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema won’t highlight for France In this day and age Cup last against Argentina.
The reigning Ballon d’Or victor was named in the France crew for Qatar 2022 yet harmed his thigh in preparing last month prior to flying back to Madrid.
He has since gotten back to wellness and played 30 minutes for Real in a Friendly game against Leganes recently.
Since he was never supplanted in France’s crew, Benzema is as yet qualified to play in the last.
Yet, he won’t be chosen by France administrator Didier Deschamps.
Deschamps told reporters on Saturday: “Some players have been injured and Karim Benzema is one of them and Lucas Hernandez got injured in the first game.
“From that point on, I have 24 players in my squad and they are the ones at my disposal, so I don’t think it is fair to those players to ask about players who aren’t here.
“It is not up to me to decide who comes to watch the game, former players or injured players, I focus on my squad and the players at my disposal.
“We have lost three – Christopher Nkunku, Karim Benzema, and Lucas Hernandez – and I lost them despite the fact that they were in the crew, regardless.
“So presently I’m zeroing in on my 24-man crew and they are the ones I will have available tomorrow.”
Benzema has won 97 covers during his global Career to date.
Just nine men have played more games for France in the public group’s history.
But Benzema did not feature at the 2018 World Cup where France were crowned champions.
