Karim Benzema is "upset and annoyed" at France's decision not to select him for Euro 2016, according to Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
The French Football Federation (FFF) have ruled the Madrid striker out of their home tournament following a meeting between president Noel Le Graet and national team coach Didier Deschamps on Wednesday.
Zidane – a World Cup winner with France in 1998 - was reluctant to get drawn into the issue, but revealed he had spoken to the 28-year-old, who is despondent over the verdict.
"I have spoken to him," said the Santiago Bernabeu head coach.
"I'm not going to enter into the Federation's decision to leave him out but he is quite upset by it all - he's sad and annoyed because he wanted to be a part of the team at the tournament.
"He can contribute a lot to the national team because he's a great player. I am completely confident that he will continue doing a good job for us.
"I cannot comment on whether I think it's fair or not, but I will continue to support him and give him confidence."
