Karim Benzema is facing a goal-scoring drought with the French national team, and after the recent draw against Georgia, he still hasn’t scored in 1,217 minutes. In a post-match interview with France Football, Benzema expressed his disappointment and acknowledged the team’s struggles. He mentioned that the team needs to continue working, and he hopes to score in the next match. Djibril Cissé has expressed his readiness to play for the national team again.
In response to questions about the lineup for the upcoming match against Belarus, Didier Deschamps stated that he hasn’t decided yet but will make choices based on what is best for the team. Deschamps emphasized that his decisions are not about sanctions but about selecting the best players for the team. The situation suggests that Deschamps is open to making changes in the lineup, and the competition for positions is high.