"It is with great sadness that I learned of the disappearance of Didier's father this morning, wrote Noël Le Graët in a press release. Didier went to join his loved ones and I assure him of all my friendship and my support. in this ordeal."
It was his deputy Guy Stéphan who led the training of the France team on Tuesday afternoon, which is preparing for its four League of Nations matches in June.
Deschamps returned to his native Basque Country.
The Blues receive Denmark on Friday (8:45 p.m.).
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