France World Cup: Rift Between Benzema, Deschamps Ahead of Facing Messi

• Karim Benzema's injury that forced him to pull out of France's World Cup squad has been reported to be the genesis of his problems with Didier Deschamps
• Benzema has returned to full fitness but has not linked up with the squad in Qatar ahead of the final against Argentina
• If true, it won't be the first time that Benzema and Deschamps don't see eye to eye

A rift has been reported between Karim Benzema and France Head Coach Didier Deschamps even as the defending champions prepare to face Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final.

Benzema was part of Deschamps' final squad to Qatar but had to return to Madrid after picking up a thigh injury. He has since recovered and could have been eligible to play on Sunday, December 18th.

GFF now reports that Benzema was unhappy with how he was treated when he got that injury. The Real Madrid captain reportedly wanted to hang around in Qatar and given a chance to recover to have a shot at playing but Deschamps sent him home.

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LÉquipe adds that the reigning Ballon d'Or holder has not made an attempt to reach out to Deschamps or the squad after being sent home. The report further adds that Benzema feels wronged.

It remains to be seen how the duo will work around this given that Benzema was recently recalled back to the international fold after a long time out due to a blackmail case.

Deschamps response to Benzema questions

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Didier Deschamps has vented his spleen at persistent questions about Karim Benzema's potential return to the France camp ahead of the World Cup finals against Argentina.

Benzema, who was named in Deschamps' 26-man squad for the soon-to-end tournament, suffered a heartbreaking injury prior to the start of the World Cup.

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Fast forward, the reigning Ballon d'Or holder has recovered from his thigh injury and is back in Madrid with reports swirling about his potential involvement in the Grand Finale.

France's President's stance

France were without some key players for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but may have them available for the final.

Les Bleus were without influential players like Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kanté, Christopher Nkunku, Presnel Kimpembe and Karim Benzema through injury.

French President, Emmanuel Macron was considering taking the injured stars with him to watch the final. The publication quoted French Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castera, who explained that it was the President's wish to have them there.