Didier Deschamps – Fans World Cup

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has said that Adrien Rabiot is far off from making the national team following his decision to snub the standby role at last summer’s World Cup. The midfielder has since endured a tough time at club level with Paris Saint-Germain where he has been laid off due to a contract dispute and it appears that he won’t return to the national side anytime soon.

Speaking to L’Equipe, Le Graet said that the midfielder has not been suspended for his actions during the summer and any selection depends on manager Didier Deschamps. He added that Rabiot may not return to the side anytime soon with his struggles to acquire gametime with Paris Saint-Germain this term.
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Manchester United midfielder has stated his ambition to impress for France during the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. The Frenchman has been one of Didier Deschamps’ most influential players over the past 24 months and the 25-year-old is now keen to emerge as a leader in the upcoming global tournament.

Speaking on Canal +, he said: “I hope now, at the World Cup. I’m going to take the reins of the France team, try to be the boss on and off the pitch. I hear it (criticism) a lot. I hope to give my answer on the pitch and show everyone. I was the best young player (in 2014). I hope I’ll be the best player overall at the World Cup. That would be great.”
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