After his very poor performance against Australia – which cost him his place among the holders – Benjamin Pavard was entitled to an individual video session with Didier Deschamps who had the opportunity to explain some of his shortcomings to him.
The versatile 26-year-old defender took advantage of this discussion to express to the Blues coach his frustration with his wavering status in the France team lately,
Le Figaro
have learned .
This exchange may have led "DD" not to start the Munich player against Tunisia in the last match of the group stage.
“
I had several exchanges with him and I consider that he is not in a good mood.
He is not happy with this situation
“said Didier Deschamps to justify his choice.
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