Deschamps opens the door for Benzema to return to the France squad
The French coach has hinted that the Real Madrid man could be in line for a recall
France coach Didier Deschamps has left the door open to the possibility of recalling Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to the national team set-up.
Benzema was left out of the France squad for Euro 2016 after his involvement in an alleged attempt to blackmail international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena over a supposed sex tape.
Since then, he has not been called up to represent his country.
However, if he's in good form with Madrid, Deschamps has now suggested there could be a way back into the France team for Benzema.
"If I think it's good for the national team to recall Karim, I'll do it," he said.
"I only make sporting choices based on asking myself if they are in the interest of the France team. The institution is above everything.
"What happened happened, but I'm not angry with him. A national team is not 'him, I like, him, I don't like.' He remains one of the best French strikers."
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