France defender Gael Clichy has voiced his frustration with national team coach Laurent Blanc’s decision to drop the Arsenal wing-back from his starting XI position in favour of Manchester United’s Patrice Evra.
Evra recently returned to the France setup again after missing several games due to suspension because of his role in France’s 2010 World Cup disaster.
“It’s difficult to accept, but it’s part of the game,” Clichy told L’Equipe. “Even if there is no hierarchy, I know it’s there.
“I’m not going to lie to you: it’s disappointing, it is no fun, but I knew it was possible. I was prepared.”
France beat Luxembourg 2-0 in Friday’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Evra at left-back and have now collected 12 points from five games. They sit atop of the table in Group E and have a four-point lead over joint runners-up Albania and Belarus.
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Arsenal’s Gael Clichy Frustrated With Loss Of France Starting Berth