The coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, recently explained the situation with the Real Madrid forward. Deschamps talked about the reasons that led him to exclude Karim Benzema from the squad for Euro 2020.
According to Deschamps, he made the decision with the team's best interests in mind and based on strictly sporting criteria. He clarified that Benzema remains a great player and that he values his footballing qualities, but at this moment, he has chosen other players to represent France in the tournament.
"When I make decisions for the benefit of the France team, they do not favor Karim Benzema, but that does not diminish his quality because he has always proven to be an excellent footballer," said Didier Deschamps during an interview.
The French coach also pointed out that the goalkeeping position for the French team is well covered with high-level players. Benzema, for his part, will continue to focus on his performance at Real Madrid, where he has had a standout season.
