Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann are in such form
that France should not be hindered by Karim
Benzema's absence, says Didier Deschamps.
Didier Deschamps is happy with his attacking options for
France's forthcoming friendly matches against Germany and
England - highlighting the impressive recent form of forward duo
Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann.
Deschamps will be without regular first-choice striker Karim
Benzema, with the Real Madrid star not considered for selection
after he was charged last week over an alleged attempt to
blackmail Lyon playmaker and international team-mate
Mathieu Valbuena using a sex tape.
A brace in last month's 2-1 win over Denmark kick-started a run
of seven goals in eight outings for Giroud in both France and
Arsenal colours, while Griezmann continues to excel for Atletico
Madrid in La Liga.
Deschamps was a prominent defender of Giroud when he
suffered a slump in form earlier in the season and the
coach underlined that he had no doubt the frontman would turn
things around.
"All players may have difficult times," he said. "A striker, when
he lacks a little confidence and playing time, it's complicated.
"He already had the opportunity to show his qualities in the
France team. He is one of six offensive players who have a role
to play between Friday and Tuesday."
On Griezmann, he added: "This is a player who has grown
through his club change. He is effective, even if he can improve.
"He continues to benefit his team. If he maintains what he doing
now that would be a very good thing."
that France should not be hindered by Karim
Benzema's absence, says Didier Deschamps.
Didier Deschamps is happy with his attacking options for
France's forthcoming friendly matches against Germany and
England - highlighting the impressive recent form of forward duo
Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann.
Deschamps will be without regular first-choice striker Karim
Benzema, with the Real Madrid star not considered for selection
after he was charged last week over an alleged attempt to
blackmail Lyon playmaker and international team-mate
Mathieu Valbuena using a sex tape.
A brace in last month's 2-1 win over Denmark kick-started a run
of seven goals in eight outings for Giroud in both France and
Arsenal colours, while Griezmann continues to excel for Atletico
Madrid in La Liga.
Deschamps was a prominent defender of Giroud when he
suffered a slump in form earlier in the season and the
coach underlined that he had no doubt the frontman would turn
things around.
"All players may have difficult times," he said. "A striker, when
he lacks a little confidence and playing time, it's complicated.
"He already had the opportunity to show his qualities in the
France team. He is one of six offensive players who have a role
to play between Friday and Tuesday."
On Griezmann, he added: "This is a player who has grown
through his club change. He is effective, even if he can improve.
"He continues to benefit his team. If he maintains what he doing
now that would be a very good thing."
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