Matuidi: France need Ribery at World Cup

After a 4-0 thumping of Norway last week, France's tournament preparations looked to be running smoothly, but they were rocked at the weekend by news that Ribery is struggling with a back problem.

The injury caused him to miss the 1-1 friendly draw with Paraguay on Sunday, although head coach Didier Deschamps remains optimistic the Bayern Munich man will be fit for their opening Group E fixture against Honduras on June 15.

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