Karim Benzema has slammed those who suggest he does not care about playing for France.
The 27-year-old scored twice for his country in the friendly win over Armenia on Thursday – ending a run of one goal in 12 appearances for Les Bleus. He was substituted late on with a hamstring injury – one that is expected to keep him on the sidelines for around three weeks.
Going into the game, some pundits and commentators had suggested Benzema wasn’t bothered about playing for the 1998 World Cup winners and was too focused on his club game than winning titles with France.
But he hit back afterwards, saying: “I do not know if there is a debate. I’m happy to join up with the team. I have heard some [people] say I was not happy and that I do not want to join the France team, but that is wrong!”
And he continued: “I’m happy when I’m with Les Bleus. I want to win titles with this team. I do not know why there are so many questions about me. Maybe some people have problems, worries or maybe they like me too much, I do not know.”
Benzema is the leading scorer in La Liga this season with five goals to his name.
