The France coach has backed his decision to pick Moussa Sissoko and Lassana Diarra ahead of the Manchester City midfielder for the upcoming internationals
The 25-year-old was expected to return to Les Bleus squad for the games against Japan and Spain, following the completion of his three-match suspension.
However, Nasri, who was handed the ban by the French Football Federation for abusing a journalist at the Euro 2012, has failed to impress the new boss.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Moussa-Sissoko-c26938 and Anzhi Makhachkala’s Lassana Diarra.
While talking to reporters, Les Bleus coach stated that the time wasn’t right to recall Nasri to the squad and it’s better to wait at the moment.
"I didn't think it was the right time to call him back, I prefer to wait a while.”
Despite ignoring the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, Deschamps has praised the 25-year-old. The former Marseille coach said that the Frenchman was playing really well for his club before he got injured.
"Before his minor injury he put together a very good start to the season. He has scored some goals and contributed a few assists.”
After completing his three-match suspension, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Samir-Nasri-c32360 is available for selection, but Deschamps feels that the player needs to do more to get back in the national side.
"He is available for selection but, again, I just felt it was not the right time.” the 43-year-old told reporters.
The coach added that the absence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Abou-Diaby-c3453 is not good news for France, but is optimistic that Les Bleus will cope with that.
On a question regarding the inclusion of Moussa Sissoko in the team, Deschamps said that the youngster has been really impressive this season and his inclusion will encourage him to do even better in the future.
"He is a young player but has great potential. I want to get a closer look and hopefully he will be encouraged to do even better in the future."
Didier Deschamps’ side take on Japan in a friendly game before taking on Spain in a crucial World Cup qualifier later this month.
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