Raymond Domenech has
resisted the temptation to recall David Trezeguet into the France
squad for next month's Euro 2008 qualifiers.
With Thierry Henry and Louis Saha both ruled out through injury,
the Juventus striker had been tipped to return to the international
scene.
However, Domenech refuses to call on Trezeguet while the
experienced front man is still plying his trade in Serie B.
"Just like Jean-Alain Boumsong, David is not here for the same
reasons again, that for one year he has played in Serie B,"
Domenech told French media.
"There is a pace difference between international competition and
Serie B. But the moment for his comeback will arrive soon."
Trezeguet and Juventus will return to Italy's top flight next
season with the Old Lady winning promotion straight back to Serie
A.
Instead of Trezeguet, Domenech opted to call up Rennes' talented
striker Jimmy Briand, saying: "I know what he is capable of."
Meanwhile, the French team coach has stated his hope that Sylvain
Wiltord continues playing for another couple of years.
Wiltord was recently suspended by Lyon, but Domenech is praying it
does not signal the end of the former Arsenal man's career.
"I hope that it isn't going to be the end of his career, but just a
time-out," Domenech was quoted on the French Football Federation's
website.
"He has what is required to play two more good seasons. I hope that
he will be available for September's (qualifiers)."