Striker Karim Benzema is “ still not selectable ” for France although the relaxation of its judicial review in the case of the sex tape is “ first pa s “, said coach Didier Deschamps Sunday on Canal +.
“ There is an appeal by the prosecution, therefore, let justice work ,” said Deschamps. “ This is a first step, but the prosecution appealed. As of today, it is still not selectable. If it becomes selectable, I make my decision. ”
What would make him eligible scorer again for a place in the Blue Group? “ Let my president (of the French Football Federation Christmas Graët, Editor’s note) decides, replied the coach. Let justice gives positive answers, which certainly will bring my chair to make it selectable or not. ”
“ On a sporting level, I want to have the best team and the best players so ,” he said. “ But that is only in sport. In this case, there is a judicial aspect. We must wait and see how things go forward, even if it’s a first step. ”
Deschamps could he summon Benzema if its judicial review was raised after calling the parquet but it remained under investigation? “ This has already been done in the past ,” he replied. “ If I find myself in this situation, and I would think I would take my decision. ”
Deschamps / Benzema – AFP
The investigating judge in the case agreed Wednesday to partially lift the judicial imposed early November to Benzema in removing the ban on contact with his partner in Blue Mathieu Valbuena, who filed a complaint in this case.
This decision allows two players to mingle again pending the prosecutor’s office considered the appeal on 4 March.
Benzema, who lives a prosperous field season with 23 goals in 24 matches in all competitions with Real Madrid, has been indicted on 5 November to “ blackmail attempt complicity ” and ” participation in a criminal association “, offenses punishable by five years imprisonment.
Didier Deschamps, in a press conference before England-France. – AFP
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