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Domenech Responds To Trezeguet Criticism
France coach Raymond Domenech has hit back at David Trezeguet, the Juventus forward who slammed the boss for leaving him out of Les Bleus' squad. Additionally, he claims that the all-consuming pressure mounting on France will work in their favour. Lithuania and the Faroes beware...
Raymond Domenech (pictured) has spoken out on the David Trezeguet controversy that's dominated his preparations for France's meetings with Lithuania and the Faroe Islands.
The manager has received praise and criticism - in varying measures - for leaving out the on-form Juventus forward, responding with claims that Trezeguet did not seem suited to international football at present.
Now, with Louis Saha pulling out due to injury, Domenech has once again refused to summon Trezeguet.
"I'm happy the players who have shown up already, and I appreciate their value," insisted the manager.
"[Trezeguet] has his place? Yes, I agree. But so do others. I've never said that he doesn't have quality; what I've said is that I have to make choices."
The Juve forward has offered unfavourable comparisons between Domenech and certain Italian club coaches. The French coach, predictably, insisted that it's water off a duck's back.
He shrugged, "Whatever he says doesn't relate to me. My concern is with being the coach of France."
Moving on to discuss the football itself, he said, "We have a gun pointed at our head.
"That's good, it's going to motivate us. It's like playing cup matches – if we lose a game, we're out. We know that. We have to fight and play much faster. If we want to qualify, we need to win our three remaining matches."
Indeed, France currently sit two points off top spot side Scotland, and one behind Italy.
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France coach Raymond Domenech has hit back at David Trezeguet, the Juventus forward who slammed the boss for leaving him out of Les Bleus' squad. Additionally, he claims that the all-consuming pressure mounting on France will work in their favour. Lithuania and the Faroes beware...
Raymond Domenech (pictured) has spoken out on the David Trezeguet controversy that's dominated his preparations for France's meetings with Lithuania and the Faroe Islands.
The manager has received praise and criticism - in varying measures - for leaving out the on-form Juventus forward, responding with claims that Trezeguet did not seem suited to international football at present.
Now, with Louis Saha pulling out due to injury, Domenech has once again refused to summon Trezeguet.
"I'm happy the players who have shown up already, and I appreciate their value," insisted the manager.
"[Trezeguet] has his place? Yes, I agree. But so do others. I've never said that he doesn't have quality; what I've said is that I have to make choices."
The Juve forward has offered unfavourable comparisons between Domenech and certain Italian club coaches. The French coach, predictably, insisted that it's water off a duck's back.
He shrugged, "Whatever he says doesn't relate to me. My concern is with being the coach of France."
Moving on to discuss the football itself, he said, "We have a gun pointed at our head.
"That's good, it's going to motivate us. It's like playing cup matches – if we lose a game, we're out. We know that. We have to fight and play much faster. If we want to qualify, we need to win our three remaining matches."
Indeed, France currently sit two points off top spot side Scotland, and one behind Italy.
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Domenech continues Trez spat
France Coach Raymond Domenech has further antagonised Juventus striking star David Trezeguet by claiming that Karim Benzema is better than him.
Trezeguet is sitting atop the Serie A Capocannoniere chart with seven goals to his name, but has not been included in the latest France squad.
The 29-year-old lamented Domenech’s decision, which he believes to be based on personality rather than performances and the war of words has begun.
“I didn’t choose Trezeguet because there are other players who are just as good,” Domenech insisted at Les Blues’ training camp in Clairefontaine.
“I am here to make the decisions and that is what I have done.
“I’m not saying that David isn’t a quality player, but there are others who offer a bit more such as Benzema who can play in the centre or on the wing.”
Benzema is just 19-years-old, but has impressed at Lyon over the last two seasons and is in line to receive his fifth cap.
Italian Press reports suggest that Benzema is a target for Fiorentina and Milan, but is ironically being tracked by Trez's Juventus.
Trezeguet will miss out on the Euro 2008 qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Lithuania, but it remains to be seen whether he will return to the fold for the final game against Ukraine on November 21.
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France Coach Raymond Domenech has further antagonised Juventus striking star David Trezeguet by claiming that Karim Benzema is better than him.
Trezeguet is sitting atop the Serie A Capocannoniere chart with seven goals to his name, but has not been included in the latest France squad.
The 29-year-old lamented Domenech’s decision, which he believes to be based on personality rather than performances and the war of words has begun.
“I didn’t choose Trezeguet because there are other players who are just as good,” Domenech insisted at Les Blues’ training camp in Clairefontaine.
“I am here to make the decisions and that is what I have done.
“I’m not saying that David isn’t a quality player, but there are others who offer a bit more such as Benzema who can play in the centre or on the wing.”
Benzema is just 19-years-old, but has impressed at Lyon over the last two seasons and is in line to receive his fifth cap.
Italian Press reports suggest that Benzema is a target for Fiorentina and Milan, but is ironically being tracked by Trez's Juventus.
Trezeguet will miss out on the Euro 2008 qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Lithuania, but it remains to be seen whether he will return to the fold for the final game against Ukraine on November 21.
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No, I wasn't serious. And you are correct, you can't play for more than one national team, but in the past you could (eg. Di Stefano, Altafini, Puskas, etc...).