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Deschamps Shoots Down A Question Of Benzema Making Shock Appearance In Final

By IANS News December 18, 2022 • 08:46 AM View: 541

On Saturday it was no different with the former captain turned coach of the Les Blues asked about the striker who was initially named in the 26-member squad but got injured and did not make the trip to Qatar but has since resumed training with his club side.

"I don't like replying to this particular question," said Deschamps when asked if Benzema, who has been injured, could make a shock appearance in Sunday's final.

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