The French national team coach, Didier Deschamps, Lassana Diarra appreciates the decision to follow the game contra England at Wembley Stadium, Tuesday (11/17/2015).
Diarra directly affected by the attacks in Paris, Friday (11/13/2015). Diarra cousin, Asta Diakite, is one of 129 deaths.
30-year-old midfielder was actually getting permission to withdraw from the squad considering the atmosphere of sorrow. However, Diarra still heading to London.
"I think the presence of Diarra is a guarantee for us. He is very strong. Like us all, he has learned the value of unity and solidarity," said Deschamps at a press conference on Monday (16/11/2015).
"What Diarra delivered through social media is a powerful message that sports knows no race and religion," he said.
In a press conference before the match, Deschamps was accompanied by captain Hugo Lloris. He had received the flowers with a message saying "Vive la France" of one of the British journalists.
British public did show solidarity with France ahead of the game. Reported Eurosport, British print media also released the lyrics of the national anthem of France, "La Marseillaise".
The lyrics are also displayed on a large screen Wembley so fans can sing English. The arch of Wembley will be a red, white and blue.
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