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It was the trend on Saturday evening after Karim Benzema's withdrawal.
It is now official since Sunday morning.
On the Téléfoot set in Doha, Didier Deschamps confirmed that he would not call for a new element to replace the Ballon d'Or.
The coach, who wants to be positive and turn to the competition to keep his elements under pressure, does not want to take the risk of summoning a player who has not made the start of preparation with his team.
The names of Ben Yedder, Terrier, Diaby were whispered.
In vain.
In their quest to retain their title acquired four years ago in Russia, the Blues will therefore be 25 of the adventure in Qatar.
“
It's a big blow, Karim had done everything
(to be operational),
so did we
, recognizes Didier Deschamps.
In an almost innocuous gesture, it was the other leg where he felt muscle pain.
The examinations confirmed a lesion that was too large for the deadlines awaiting us
.
Karim Benzema left the Hotel des Bleus this Sunday morning very early and he is expected in Madrid at the start of the afternoon.