France coach Didier Deschamps admitted France must raise their game as they prepare to face Argentina and Lionel Messi in a World Cup last 16 clash today.
Two years after losing to Portugal in the final of Euro 2016, a star-studded but underperforming French side desperately need to find their form and fluency against Argentina if they are to avoid an early exit.
"The only thing I'm focusing on is the match tomorrow," Deschamps said Friday ahead of his 80th game in charge.
"Our group games left a mixed impression, so I would dare to say that from tomorrow it's a new start for us.
"It's make or break. We don't have any choice. We have to do everything possible to make sure it goes well for us."
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"We have a young team, but that doesn't stop us being competitive."
Deschamps expects more from the 27-year-old, and said: "He's had a difficult start... the France team needs Antoine Griezmann to be at his best level, and I hope tomorrow that will be the case."
"Kylian, despite his young age, has the ability to make the difference and I hope that will be the case tomorrow."