PLAYERS UPSET AT BEING LEFT OUT, FURIOUS DRESSING-ROOM TEAM-TALKS AND STARS BEING TOLD TO PUT THEIR INDIVIDUAL EGOS ASIDE: INSIDE THE TURMOIL IN THE FRANCE CAMP AFTER 3-1 DEFEAT BY ITALY

There's plenty of turmoil happening within the French camp after losing to Italy
Deschamps' side were beaten by Italy on home soil for the first time in 70 years
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The ugly fall-out from France's humbling defeat to Italy has continued, with a Liverpool star the latest to hint at serious unrest within the team.

Didier Deschamps' side slipped to a 3-1 defeat against Italy at the Parc des Princes on Friday in their Nations League fixture.

It was the first time France had lost to Italy on home soil in over 70 years.

The defeat reportedly left goalkeeper Mike Maignan seething, with French publication L'Equipe claiming he tore into the side for two minutes.

According to the report, Maignan was furious at the lack of commitment and attitude from his teammates and that Italy deserved the win because of their hunger and desire.

Maignan later played down the incident, stating in a post-match interview that 'what is said in the locker room stays between us' and there 'is no need to worry'.

However, French centre-back Ibrahima Konate has also spoken out after the defeat and appeared to take a thinly-veiled swipe at some of Les Bleus' biggest names.

Speaking to French publication Telefoot, Konate all but confirmed Maignan's dressing room tirade took place and called on certain stars to lift their game.

'If I can summarise what was said, it's that we have individuals who are extraordinary,' Konate said.

'But we have to put these individuals at the service of the collective. With the team we have, we have to scare everyone and today, being beaten 3-1 at home is disappointing. It's sad.

'Now that's over, we have to show a reaction.'

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