Karim Benzema ‘could REVERSE his decision to retire from international football if Zinedine Zidane replaces France manager Didier Deschamps’… as the striker admits to ‘making mistakes’ after being sent home from World Cup
French superstar Karim Benzema could reverse his decision to retire from international football if Zinedine Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps as manager of the nation team.
France were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, falling short of back-to-back trophies after winning the tournament at Russia 2018.
Deschamps’ future as manager of the French team is set to be decided in the coming weeks, and he will reportedly have a meeting with FFF president Noel Le Graet in January.
Karim Benzema could reverse his decision to retire from international football, reports claim
The 35-year-old superstar took to Instagram to announce his decision on Monday afternoon
Benzema, who missed the World Cup in Qatar after picking up an injury on the eve of the tournament, decided to call time on his international career in the wake of France’s defeat in the final.
Confirming his retirement on Monday, the striker said on social media: ‘I made the effort and the mistakes to be where I am today and I am proud of them. I have written my story and ours is coming to an end.’
According to reports, Benzema, who is now back to full fitness, rejected the opportunity to travel back to Qatar for the final after falling out with Deschamps.
His announcement came in the wake of a reported spat with France boss Didier Deschamps
Benzema ‘may consider returning to the French camp if Zinedine Zidane takes over the team’
Newspaper Foot Mercato claims that Benzema would consider returning to the French camp on the condition that Zidane replaces Deschamps at the helm.
Deschamps has refused to confirm whether he will stay on as France manager following his side’s heartbreaking defeat in Qatar.
Toni Kroos has since backed Zidane – his former Real Madrid manager – to take over as head coach of the French national team.
Toni Kroos has backed his former Real Madrid boss to take charge of the French national team
France were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday evening
‘I definitely think Zizou would not only be a good successor but the best possible successor,’ Kroos insisted on Monday, as quoted by Diario AS.
‘The big question is: what does Didier Deschamps want? I’d say there’s a 70/30 chance for Zizou to become France’s new coach.
‘I think he really wants to get back onto the training field.’
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