Absent from any gathering since the start of the season, Benjamin Pavard was called by Didier Deschamps this Monday to replace Wesley Fofana, injured and withdrawn.
Performing in the Premier League, he played ten matches with Chelsea, Wesley Fofana (23 years old) was called up with the France team for the November rally. However, he is not able to defend the tricolors. The former Stéphanois is suffering, according to RMCinflammation of the knee:
“The Chelsea FC defender experiences recurring pain in his left knee, which requires treatment following the Chelsea-Arsenal match”confirms a press release published by the French Football Federation this Monday, following the completion of new medical examinations.
To replace him, Benjamin Pavard (28 years old, 54 caps and 5 goals) was called up. Didier Deschamps had not selected him since Euro 2024. Nations League matches await the former LOSC player, with a duel with Israel on Thursday November 14 at the Stade de France (8:45 p.m.), then a trip to Milan against Italy, three days later (8:45 p.m.).
“I always respect the coach’s choices, he’s the boss. But it sure feels weird because since November 2017 I had almost been called up to the French team every time, except because of an injury and covid. I had the opportunity to recharge my batteries and go away for a few days with my fiancée so I had a good time during this period. But obviously I don't give up and I continue to work so that the coach calls on me again. It’s really him who passed the winning on to me and I still want to win alongside him”recognized Benjamin Pavard for GQ last week, asked about the Blues where he will find Lucas Chevalier, whom he had congratulated on social networks following his call-up.
