France coach Raymond Domenech has told Florent Malouda to move on following the winger's recent criticism of him. The Chelsea wideman also fears he is being labelled a player who shirks his defensive duties because of Domenech's inability to communicate with him.
But Domenech has hit back by saying: "I have the ability to forget what has happened.
"The Euros are over, I have moved on to other things.
"If certain people want to hark back to the Euros, that is their problem, not mine."
When asked if Malouda's criticism had hurt him, Domenech, who is preparing France for their World Cup qualifier against Austria on Saturday, said: "No. I am not dealing with those sorts of things.
"I am busy thinking about the team I am going to pick so we can qualify."
Malouda started against Sweden in a friendly last month but he is expected to be dropped by Domenech for France's opening World Cup qualifier, with Samir Nasri taking his place on the left.
Malouda may not even be named on the team sheet for the match, with Domenech only allowed to choose seven substitutes.
On Saturday morning, Malouda was seen training with Eric Abidal, Jimmy Briand and Rod Fanni. Abidal is suspended for the Austria game and the inexperienced Rennes duo are unlikely to make the match-day squad.
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