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Champions in 2018 and the current World Cup runners-up, do France head into the World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada as favorites?

For Cherki, scorer of France’s goal in Thursday’s (4) defeat to Ivory Coast, Didier Deschamps’ side has a “mission” that goes even further:

In an interview with TF1, the Manchester City player played down the setback that ended a 364-day unbeaten run.

"Personally, it was a normal performance, just to regain fitness. Of course, we’ve been working hard at Clairefontaine (the national team training center)."

"There’s a bit of fatigue, but the goal is to be in good shape on June 16. These friendlies are a bonus. In the first half, we had possession and created chances," he added while speaking about their World Cup opener against Senegal.

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Cherki also spoke about his understanding on the pitch with one of France’s biggest stars.

"With Michael (Olise), we understand each other without even needing to talk. If he moves inside, I don’t want to occupy the same space as him. It’s a game understanding we have. It’s wonderful to play alongside him. We have extraordinary unity in the group."

France will still face Northern Ireland in a friendly next Monday (8).

The expectation is that Saliba, Dembélé, and Doué — all rested this Thursday — will be involved. 

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