Jerome Rothen Says Benzema Will Not Return to French National Team

Former French footballer Jérôme Rothen has shared his thoughts on the possibility of Karim Benzema returning to the French national team. Recently, the "Al-Ittihad" forward announced his readiness to play for "Les Bleus" at the 2026 World Cup.

"I consider this scenario impossible. It’s something you can fantasize about, but does Deschamps want to bring Benzema back?

Because, in the past, this experience ended in failure. I am 300% sure that he will not repeat it," Rothen said in an interview with Footmercato.

Karim Benzema returned to the French national team in 2021 after a six-year hiatus, but he left the squad again in 2022. According to rumors, this was due to a renewed conflict with Deschamps.

On December 19, Benzema will turn 38 years old. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!