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France lacked 'juice' against USMNT, says Deschamps

Kylian Mbappe salvaged a draw for versus the United States, with the French boss blaming a heavy workload on his players' tired legs

Didier Deschamps suggested a week of heavy training caused France's lacklustre showing in the 1-1 draw against the U.S. national team .

Les Bleus began promisingly in Lyon, with Paul Pogba having a shot tipped against the post by Zack Steffen in the USA goal.

Yet a rare attack from the visitors in the 44th minute brought the opening goal, with right-back Djibril Sidibe and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris both culpable as Julian Green pounced.