The French coach believes that the 26-year-old is so highly-regarded because of his impressive form for the national side and not because of his exploits at the club level
The Newcastle midfielder has earned a lot of plaudits in last couple of years following a number of impressive performances for club and country.
After arriving in the Premier League, Cabaye has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the top-flight, and several top European clubs are in the race to attain the services of the highly-rated player, including http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 and Manchester United.
However, France coach, Didier Deschamps feels that the current status of the player is due to his form with Les Bleus, and not many take notice of his form at the club level.
Cabaye was once again influential against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 on Tuesday night, helping his side earn a hard-fought draw against the reigning World and European champions in the World Cup qualifier. And Deschamps has praised the former Lille player citing him one of the
best in the business in his position.
While talking to reporters, the 44-year-old stated that playing for the national side is a great honour, and even if someone is playing for the best club in the world, he would love to represent his country at international events.
“National team is above everything, you can play at the greatest clubs, but there is nothing stronger than winning with the shirt of your country.”
The coach added that Cabaye has improved a lot and he is an essential part of the national side.
"I can give you an example - http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yohan-Cabaye-c37423. He didn't change his status because he joined Newcastle, it is because he has been called into the French team and he has matched expectation.”
Praising the 26-year-old, Deschamps said that his performances for Les Blues has earned him massive respect, and not many people in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 are aware of his form with his club, Newcastle United.
"Nowadays no-one could imagine the French team without him. You really believe people look very closely at his performances with Newcastle? No, he got his status with Les Bleus, thanks to his good work for the French team."
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