“Benzema told me strong things”

Didier Deschamps attended RMC Sport today to review the news of the French team. The French coach spoke about Les Bleus' goals at the next European Championship and also had words to describe the long talk he had with Karim Benzema to bring him back to a call-up.

“I only make sports choices. That's why I called Benzema. It was a deep conviction that led me to summon Benzema, but I will not say it, “he said. Deschamps, who did not want to decipher if Benzema apologized to him so that he changed his position regarding his call, “Sorry is a very strong word. Since I became a coach, I have had certain situations with some players. But I have never been radical. If I believe in what is good for the national team, I lean in that direction. Benzema's is not a personal decision. If it had been, I wouldn't have taken it. “

The coach also smiled when asked about Benzema's surprise at seeing himself on the list: “Did Benzema expect to be summoned? Probably yes. I can't vouch for him, but I think he was surprised. He needed the talk and so did I. It's how I feel about the group, not about myself. Why didn't the talk come earlier? Because there was no moment. If he was summoned, it is because the talk went well “. Regarding who took the first step to speak, Deschamps did not give details, ending by confessing that Benzema said strong things to him: “Karim said some pretty strong things, but after three minutes, everything went back to normal”.