Monday 12 November 2012 13:06, UK
Franck Ribery and his agent have sought to play down comments from the France winger in which he appeared to suggest playing for Bayern Munich was more important to him than the national team.
France coach Didier Deschamps was unconcerned by Ribery's comments and is confident over the commitment of a player who has won 69 caps for Les Bleus, scoring 11 goals. "I have no doubt over his attachment to the jersey," Deschamps told television station France 2. "Do you think Franck would say in Germany that the national team is more important than his club? It's impossible. Bayern is his daily bread. "It serves no purpose to create a controversy, and I am not just saying that because of his last performance with the France team." Ribery was at his best as France drew 1-1 with Spain last month, setting up Olivier Giroud's injury-time equaliser and several good chances for Karim Benzema as well as forcing a fine save from Spain keeper Iker Casillas.
