France's captain, Kylian Mbappe, issued a warning following his team's recent friendly loss to Germany, emphasizing the need for improvement as they prepare for Euro 2024, where Les Bleus are among the favorites.

Mbappe highlighted the significance of their defeat against Germany, stating, "We need to be aware that if we play like that in the big matches that lie ahead of us, we are setting ourselves up for major disappointment." The 2-0 loss against the European Championship hosts in Lyon served as a wake-up call for the French squad.

Germany quickly took the lead with a goal from Florian Wirtz just eight seconds into the match, followed by Kai Havertz extending their lead shortly after halftime. Despite being only France's second defeat since the 2022 World Cup final, Mbappe stressed the importance of bouncing back and demonstrating a stronger performance.

Speaking ahead of France's friendly against Chile in Marseille, Mbappe highlighted the unpredictability of friendly matches compared to competitive tournaments. He emphasized the need for resilience and referenced previous instances where France's form in friendlies did not accurately reflect their performance in major competitions.

Mbappe, who won his 76th cap against Germany, acknowledged the potential reception he might receive from the crowd in Marseille, given the stadium's association with PSG's rivals. However, he remained focused on giving his best regardless of any negative reaction.

Looking ahead to Euro 2024, France finds itself in a challenging group alongside the Netherlands and Austria. Additionally, they await the winner of the qualifying play-off between Wales and Poland. Mbappe's comments underscore the team's determination to learn from their recent loss and strive for success in the upcoming tournament.