France coach Didier Deschamps says Olivier Giroud was blocked from leaving Chelsea last summer.
Deschamps admits Giroud faces losing his place in the Les Bleus squad if he continues to be benched at Chelsea.
He said, "He had passages where his playing time was reduced, but he is still insufficient athletically. He cannot be at his best with less playing time. I do not need to get him a message. We have already talked. I hope you will not have to ask me in a month. I do not know what will happen.
"I answer a question, there is no warning. It's factual. He is aware of the situation.
"It's in January. I do not have a match at that time. He has already been confronted with this situation several times. Last summer, there was a unilateral clause. From the moment the club triggered the clause, he was not allowed to speak..."
