He had not played since a France – Luxembourg last May in Metz (3-0), a preparation match for Euro 2024 during which he did not play a single minute, despite the Blues' progress until the semi-finals. finals. Benjamin Pavard rediscovered the joys of wearing the rooster jersey, Sunday November 17, coming into play in place of Jules Koundé in the 82nde minute.
“I questioned myself”
A 55e cap celebrated with dignity at San Siro, the stadium of his club, Inter Milan, since Didier Deschamps' players won (1-3), finishing in first place in their Nations League group. “I missed it a lotadmitted the defender in the show Téléfoot. It's weird watching your friends play on TV. I took the opportunity to recharge my batteries. I think I came back even stronger today. I questioned myself. »
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In selection since November 2017, Benjamin Pavard is now one of the most experienced executives in the French team's locker room, after the departures of Raphaël Varane, Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann. Besides, has he ever thought about international retirement?
“I never thought about ithe told TF1. I still love the jersey, I still want to play. It's true that I'm in a period where I don't play much in the French team, but I'm young, I'm only 28 years old. » And a few years ahead of him.
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