France men's national team head coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed there will be no replacement for Karim Benzema in his squad for the World Cup. The reigning Ballon d'Or winner was ruled out of the tournament just a day before it was set to start, picking up a thigh injury in training.
A statement from the Real Madrid ace on social media read: "“In my life I have never given up… but tonight I have to think of the team as I have always done so reason tells me to leave my place to someone who can help our group to make a great world cup. Thank you for all your messages of support."
The current world champions had until Monday to call a replacement into the squad, however, Deschamps has decided against doing that, telling Telefoot: "Because I decided, simply… this is a quality group, united on and off the pitch. I have confidence in them."
