by Antoine Griezmann absence bad France as Didier DeschampsThe team suffered a 2-0 friendly defeat to rivals Germany.
In an enthralling encounter in Lyon, France's credentials as Euro 2024 favorites were given a stern test by a revived Germany side, bolstered by the return of T.it's Kroos.
The Bleus lacked their usual fluidity in attack with link man Griezmann missing through injury for the hosts.
Griezmann was forced to withdraw from Deschamps' team due to an ankle injury. which ended his streak of 84 consecutive matches for France.
Deschamps was asked about Griezmann's factor at full-time and the former midfielder offered a reminder of the veteran's importance.
“I didn't need this game to know the importance of Antoine, but if he had been there, it would still have been a difficult game,” according to the reports of The sports world.
“He is an essential part of the team, but we lacked in many areas, and this makes it difficult at the highest level.”
France finish their current international window with a match against Chile on March 26, but Griezmann remains in Madrid to continue his rehabilitation programme.
