While he was essential with Manchester City, Samir Nasri honored his last selection during the Blues’ defeat against Ukraine on November 15, 2013.
Didier Deschamps’ choice to start Samir Nasri against Ukraine on November 15, 2013 caused some incomprehension. After Euro 2012, which saw him send a “Shut your mouth” to a journalist from L’Equipe after equalizing against England then having a severe altercation with another journalist after the match against Ukraine , the native of Marseille had in fact become persona non grata among the Blues. However, it is him that the French coach lines up at the kick-off of the first leg of the play-offs for the 2014 World Cup.
Since taking office, the former Nantes player had not had to complain about Mathieu Valbuena. On the contrary and his 3 goals and 5 assists are obviously the best proof. He will nevertheless have to wait until 79e minute to come into play to replace an inferior Samir Nasri. The Citizen was certainly not helped by its positioning in number 10, having not played in this position for several years. He nonetheless delivers a catastrophic performance, without idea or desire.
I don’t want to go there anymore. I am not happy
The former Gunner had a golden opportunity to equalize on the hour mark but he missed his duel against Piatov, further darkening his record. His last failure in Blue. Because despite his 26 years, this match will be Samir Nasri’s last in the France team. For the return match, the French coach confines him to the bench and logically revives Mathieu Valbuena. Beaten 2-0 in Ukraine, the Blues reversed the situation at the Stade de France thanks to a 3-0 victory which will constitute a founding act for the Deschamps gang.
While he dreams of participating in the World Cup in Brazil, Samir Nasri will see the World Cup slip away from him. One insult too many for the City player who announces his international retirement at just 27 years old. “ I don’t want to go there anymore. I am not happy “he confides, adding: “ I didn’t have a difficult summer. I cut well. Not going to the World Cup is life. (…) Why would you want me to be in a group where some players can’t tell me the truth to my face and tell me they have a problem with me?»
