Laurent Blanc: Hatem Ben Arfa is 'not bad'

French national coach Laurent Blanc has refused to be drawn on whether Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa will be chosen in his squad for Euro 2012.

The 25-year-old has impressed for the Magpies this season after a serious leg break against Manchester City in October 2010.

"What he has done is not bad," Blanc told Midi Libre. "Especially since we often forget that he suffered a serious injury last year."

Ben Arfa has scored six goals in all competitions for Newcastle this season.