Hugo Lloris spoke about the departure of Karim Benzema from the French national team ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
A few days before the start of the tournament, the Real Madrid striker was injured. It soon became known that he was leaving the location of the French team. There was information that Antoine Griezmann and Hugo Lloris this.
We were all a little surprised. This is how we, the players, took his departure: in the evening we had training, he got injured, we all went to bed, and the next day, when we woke up, we were told that Karim had left. Everything happened so fast. . .
It`s a medical issue, and we, the players, found out about it in the morning, at a time when something happened almost every day. They say a lot, but it`s either a lie or nonsense. Before he left, the atmosphere was very good. After - too. All sensations were intensified due to the general background in the team and adrenaline. But we would prefer to have the Ballon d`Or winner with us.
When they say that we insisted on his departure, this is a complete lie. I don`t even understand where this is coming from. For 18 months he was the most important player in the team, he helped us win the Nations League. His return went only for the good.
It is very unfair to say that any of us wanted him to leave. When and how should we do it? When the World Cup is coming up, you want the best on your team. What are we being blamed for? For what we managed after he left? But we did it after every injury, including after the injury of Luca Hernandez. We also dealt with Karim`s injury. We adapted to all circumstances and were strong, " said the Tottenham goalkeeper, who yesterday announced his retirement from the French national team.
Lloris on Benzema: They say a lot, but it`s either a lie or nonsense. Would prefer to see the winner of the Golden Ball at the World Cup Soccer tip - more details and information:
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