France coach Didier Deschamps insists he has no regrets
over his decision to leave Samir Nasri out of his FIFA World Cup squad.
The Manchester City midfielder was among the more
high-profile players to be left out of the French party, although his omission
was not altogether unexpected.
Nasri, handed a three-match ban by the French Football
Federation for an outburst at journalists during Euro 2012, said he was
mentally prepared for the snub, with Deschamps stating he did not see the
26-year-old as a first-team player for France .
While Deschamps acknowledged Nasri had been in fine form
for his club - helping City clinch the Premier League title - he hinted other
reasons were behind his absence.
"I watched his matches (for City). He has a level of
performance for his club and another in the French team," Deschamps told
L'Equipe.
"Like any national team coach, I have important
choices to make. Sporting criteria are important, but they are not everything.
"I must not have any regrets. I have made my decision
and we move on.
"Did Nasri upset me? There are different characters
and personalities. I don't take into account rumours or what has happened in
the past."
Culled from Soccerway
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