France manager Didier Deschamps has responded to claims that Karim Benzema could feature in the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina.
Reports surfaced on Thursday that Benzema has recovered from injury and could be available for Sunday's final against the South American champions.
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The French tactician addressed the rumors on Saturday and was not happy about the constant questions about the Real Madrid striker's availability.
"Are you spreading the word among foreign journalists?," Deschamps told the media, as per the Sun.
"If I don't answer, you'll say I'm p***ed off.
"Some players have been injured and Karim Benzema is one of them and Lucas Hernandez got injured in the first game.
"From that point on, I have 24 players in my squad and they are the ones at my disposal, so I don't think it is fair to those players to ask about players who aren't here.
"It is not up to me to decide who comes to watch the game, former players or injured players, I focus on my squad and the players at my disposal.
"We have lost three - Christopher Nkunku, Benzema and Hernandez. I lost them even though they were in the squad to begin with.
"So now I am focusing on my 24-man squad and they are the ones I will have at my disposal tomorrow."
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