They were left out hours after a French judge
formally charged Real Madrid striker Benzema with
complicity to blackmail Valbuena.
France play Germany on November 13 in Paris and
England on November 17 at Wembley in friendlies
as they prepare to host the European
Championships next year.
French coach Didier Deschamps refused to
comment on the legal case but said Benzema was
injured and not available to play for Real Madrid or
France anyway.
He added that Lyon playmaker Valbuena "isn't in
the best psychological condition because of this
affair so I decided to let him rest during these
games."
"The best is to let justice do its work and take the
decisions it has to," Deschamps said.
The coach refused to answer other questions on the
case.
Posted by: Philip Ochika