MUNICH - Euro 2020 could be the best stage for Karim Benzema. The beard player hopes to make a big contribution to the French national team at the European interstate football party.
Benzema has rejoined the France squad for the first time since October 2015. This was a gift given by Didier Deschamps for his brilliant performances with Real Madrid this season.
Benzema scored 30 goals in 45 games for the Los Blancos squad in all competitions. It was that report card that made Deschamps call him. Benzema also admitted that he was very happy when he heard his name was called back by the coach Didier Deschamps. For him, Euro 2020 could be the best stage for him to be able to prove that he is still not over. I will do my best to contribute and help France win the 2018 World Cup. my figure is like this," Benzema said, launching from Marca, Monday (14/6/2021).
“Of course in life sometimes there are ups and downs. I never asked to be at a very high level, nor at a very low level. I just want me to be at the middle level (to be competitive)," he added. Benzema's presence has made France even more champions at the 2020 European Cup. It will be interesting to see if Benzema is able to prove himself that he deserves to be called back by the French national team.
Benzema is predicted to be paired with Kylian Mbappe on the French front lines. However, Benzema will compete with Olivier Giroud who in the last friendly match France scored two goals in the 3-0 win over Bulgaria.
Whoever later will be played at the spearhead of France, Deschamps of course must choose who is ready to perform well. Because on the first matchday of France in Group F, they will face Germany at the Allianz Arena.
France's match against Germany will be presented on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Apart from France and Portugal, the two teams that are in Group F are Portugal and Hungary.
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