Ribéry: "I am free".

Franck Ribery wants to shine against Germany.

Franck Ribery addresses the friendly against Germany on Wednesday at Stade de France, with a desire tenfold. Released from the preparatory matches for Euro 2012, the Bayern player, very comfortable in the system set up by Didier Deschamps, is willing to give its full extent.

Frank, do you think the team of France has increased in recent months?

Everything is better for some time, we play as a group, we take more pleasure. Laurent Blanc had done a good job because it was hard after the World Cup. At the Euro, it was better even if we had lost to Spain. Deschamps made his philosophy and ideas, we talk a lot and it feels. We got a win in Italy and a draw in Spain. Here, we will face a big team in Germany.

France is it still far from Germany?

Germany makes good things and long, but it is often the same team, same players, same coach, they know well. From our side, we have a new coach with new ideas, we play well together, it is fixed, I hope it will continue like that.

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There are many casualties in the German team, they take this game seriously?

Missing important players, but they take this game seriously or not, I do not mind. We will play hard to win for France there are no friendlies. We are preparing for the upcoming matches. Even with injuries, Germany remains a big team with great players and it will not be easy.

What are your memories of matches against Germany? Is it special for you?

The match of 1982, I have not seen it, but I know what happened, France led 3-1 before losing on penalties. There was this clash between Schumacher and Battiston, but it is not my time, I was not born ... These are two big nations, they are always big matches. It will be a beautiful display in the Stade de France will be full, it's nice.

"Lahm, I know his faults ..."

Karim Benzema stalled at the moment, how do you feel this lack of success?

It is true that this is a player who needs to score, but he does not ask questions, he tries to bring to the team. Even if he does not score, he fights and gives good balls, I hope, if he plays, he makes a good game and he scores.

How do you duel against Philipp Lahm?

It will be a good duel, this is a very good player, he brings a lot offensively. It is easy with the ball, we know well, we'll have fun. From the moment I feel good, I can play against anyone, he knows my qualities and knows how to take me but I also know his faults and I hope to make a great game.

Have you talked with your partner's match at Bayern?

We did not promise anything but I am alone, they are seven, you see ... It was teased, chambered, especially with (Philipp) Lahm (Thomas) Mueller. They had already attacked me during the week. It's still fun, I hope to win so I can go there quietly. It would be nice ...

Are you more comfortable in the system Didier Deschamps?

This is a brand ... Back and think only of football, it changes everything. The arrival of coach boosted me, restored confidence. There is much debate, we have a good relationship and it is important not only in football. It is the same with (Jupp) Heynckes at Bayern, I want to push myself. Stade de France, I am less tense, and released it feels good.