France vs. Paraguay: Time, Live Stream and TV Schedule for 2017 Friendly

France take on Paraguay in an international friendly in Lorient on Friday with much of the attention likely to focus on the transfer status of one of Les Bleus' biggest stars.

Specifically, forward Antoine Griezmann has been the subject of consistent transfer rumours in recent days, linking him with a potential move to Manchester United, while Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is still being left out at international level.

Before a preview, here are the schedule and viewing details:

Date: Friday, June 2

Time: 8 p.m. BST. 3 p.m. ET.

TV Info: ESPN Deportes

Live Stream: ESPN Player

Preview

Griezmann had been expected to leave Atletico Madrid and join United this summer. Yet James Ducker of the Daily Telegraph reported the Red Devils have now cooled on the idea of signing Griezmann.

The player himself had recently said he's happy with Atleti and is just focused on France's upcoming games, per AS: "I am good at the club. My agents are talking with Atletico and we will see what happens. My future will be decided this summer. If I do leave this summer, the date will depend on the qualifying phase of the World Cup."

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Before Griezmann can concentrate on qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, he must prove his match sharpness against Paraguay. It will likely mean continuing his partnership with Arsenal man Olivier Giroud.

The Gunners striker continues to be preferred to Benzema. Deschamps didn't pick Benzema for the squad, a decision the 29-year-old appeared to mock on social media, something the national team boss called "pathetic," per Metro.

Deschamps went into detail about his selections to French publication L'Equipe (h/t James Dale of Sky Sports): "The team of France was built before Euro (2016), consolidated through the competition, it continued to be in this phase of qualifications. I have a band in which there is a balance, a harmony."

Two exciting young attackers in Deschamps' squad who may feature in the friendly are Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele and AS Monaco's Thomas Lemar. The pair have emerged as breakout stars at club level this season, per Squawka Football:

As for Paraguay, they will hope their defence has recovered from shipping three goals to Brazil last time out. If not, the likes of Griezmann, Dembele and Lemar could run riot.

At least Paraguay can count on their own menace in forward areas, thanks to dynamic midfielders Derlis Gonzalez and Oscar Romero. Both can create and score goals.

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For now, Deschamps won't care where his players intend to play their club football next season. Instead, he'll want key figures on form against Paraguay as the French prepare for a critical qualifier in Sweden on Friday, June 9.