Karim Benzema's potential return this World Cup is not 'occupying my mind', says Didier Deschamps.
Deschamps rules out Benzema World Cup return, but Ballon d’Or winner can still receive medalDidier Deschamps is not thinking about Karim Benzema’s fitness despite some reports the Real Madrid striker could return to the France squad during the World Cup.There were worries over his fitness going into the tournament, and it was a blow to find out the holder of the Ballon d’Or would not be playing in football’s biggest tournament.
The Real Madrid striker was on top form at the tournament, but as world champions, were surprisingly beaten by Switzerland following a late capitulation at 3-1 up. There have been some reports saying Benzema could return to the France set-up for the knockout stage of the World Cup.On the potential return of the Ballon d’Or winner, Deschamps said: “It’s not something that’s occupying my mind. I don’t know who’s saying what and how.
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