sport news Ousmane Dembele 'criticises' Benjamin Pavard but veterans stars offer backing ... trends now
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Benjamin Pavard has reportedly been criticised by French team-mates including Ousmane Dembele, with coach Didier Deschamps revealing the defender was not in the right frame of mind to play in their group match with Tunisia yesterday.
Pavard started France's opening match of the World Cup, but was at fault for Australia's opening goal after failing to track Craig Goodwin's run into the box.
The 26-year-old received 'harsh words' from Deschamps in a debriefing after the match, according to L'Equipe.
Benjamin Pavard has reportedly been criticised by team-mates including Ousmane Dembele
Pavard was at fault for Australia's goal in France's 4-1 win at the start of group stage in Qatar
Pavard's performances have also been scrutinised by some teammates, with Barcelona winger Dembele reported to be among those 'railing against' the defender.
Support has come from the squad's veterans, marking a divide.
Captain Hugo Lloris, 35, and forward Oliver Giroud, 36, have reportedly offered their backing to the under-fire Bayern Munich star.
Pavard lost his place in France's starting line-up for their
