Is Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema crucial to France’s Euro aspirations?
Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva believes Real Madrid‘s Karim Benzema is vital to France’s Euro campaign, and insisted that host side cannot afford to lose their star striker.
Karim Benzema was suspended from International duty by the French Football Federation, after he was accused of blackmailing his national teammate Mathieu Valbuena, in order to extort money from him.
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema crucial to France’s Euro aspirations
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With Real Madrid’s striker hopes to represent France in the European Championships hanging in the balance, it was reported by RMC on Monday that investigating judge, who is in the charge of the case is considering to relief him from judicial supervision.
If it happens, Karim Benzema could make return for France, with Valbuena recently clarified that he has no issue playing along with Real Madrid man,
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“We know very well the quality of Benzema,” Silva told RTL.”I think a player like that is indispensable for every national team. I think that even with Brazil we need a striker like that, who’s technically good and who positions himself well on the pitch.
“I think he’s an extraordinary player for every team. Beyond that, I don’t know what Deschamps thinks of the situation but I think he’s indispensable for this French team.”
Real Madrid manager and former French International Zidane earlier insisted that France hopes to win European Championship rely on the inclusion of Benzema.
With regards to his case and personal problems, I hope it will be fixed and fixed as soon as possible.” said Zidane.
We spoke before he went to France and everything went well, which is the most important thing,” said Zidane.
“What matters to me is that he is in good shape and we can see on the field that he is happy, committed in training and is playing very well.