17.03.2011 Blanc: I expect Evra and Ribery are blameless

Laurent Blanc told France Football 'decision to call back Patrice Evra and Franck Ribery, who were expelled from the national team respectively five and three games from the French Football Federation for scandalous behavior during the World Cup in South Africa.

"Before I started to comment on why I called Evra and Ribery, I mean, I felt saddened, once late at night on Monday heard by Eric Abidal, who told me the news that must operate on a tumor. My desire is national team to give chance to all good players. I hope to call on Evra and Ribery both understand that I expect them to be above reproach, "said Blanc.

"It's no coincidence that Evra is a major player in the squad for Manchester United. And when this happens in such a great club, then the player has the qualities. I talked to him initially by telephone. However, I want for other things to talk face to face. And this happens. Patrice knows that now has another chance to play around in the national team and I hope you do not miss, "said Blanc.

"Similarly, I think things and Ribery. I saw that Frank once again regained his quickness in the match that Bayern played against Inter. For him, the same is true, which is about Evra. I think Frank is serious enough to be able and to understand what he is to have the opportunity again to wear the national jersey, "added Blanc.