France boss Didier Deschamps has ruled out a shock World Cup return for crocked star Karim Benzema.
Ballon d'Or winner Benzema was left devastated after being ruled out of Qatar 2022 with a thigh problem. The striker has jetted to the Indian Ocean Island of La Reunion for some rest and relaxation, amid speculation he could be recalled to the France squad.
Under FIFA rules those players included in initial squads but ruled out injured can still be called up once fit again. But Deschamps appeared to pour cold water on the chances of a reunion with the Real Madrid superstar when asked about it ahead of his side's final group game with Tunisia in Doha on Tuesday.
