The collision during the League of Nations final won by France against Spain (2-1) a week ago, had not escaped Didier Deschamps.
While Paul Pogba had yelled "Come, come" to Benjamin Pavard, reproaching him for not intervening when he was squeezed by an opponent in the penalty area, the coach called for calm.
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Since then, the two players have explained themselves, as revealed by Benjamin Pavard in an interview with Canal +.
"I watched the action several times, we talked about it afterwards with Paul, he apologized for reacting like that," said the defender of Bayern Munich.
When I watch the action, OK, I'm not moving well enough, I'm not at a standstill either, and there could have been other player movements as well.
Everyone was arrested.
We had an explanation, I absolutely don't blame him, we talked about it after the match, everything is settled.
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“My position is central defender,” he continues.
It always has been, this is where I feel most comfortable, where I take the most pleasure.
This is where I find myself the best.
I think we see more of my qualities in this position than on the right side.
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"It may be less sexy Pavard than Hakimi ..."
And Benjamin Pavard added: “Coach Deschamps, if he trusts me, it is not for my beautiful eyes or my beautiful hair, it is because he is aware of my qualities.
Afterwards, I know that I can improve in certain areas, where I have to take more risks and initiatives.
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A tackle towards those who criticize him.
“On paper, Pavard may be less sexy than Hakimi or Arnold, but I find that defensively I am more complete.
I would have liked to have been more respected in France, because I am French, but after that I will not force people to go to watch the matches in Germany.
Real people who watch football know the performances that I have had and that I am doing.
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