Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits he's disappointed by Zinedine Zidane's resignation.

Benzema discussed Zizou's departure at his first France presser in six years.

"He is a really great coach, on the human side too," he said.

"With me he was always magnificent.

"I'm sad about his departure from Madrid, but that's the way it is. Life goes on."

On his return to the French national team, Benzema was grateful for Didier Deschamps' decision.

"I think I've already said it. But do you want me to say it again? Thanks Didier. (laughter in the press room).

"We had already spoken at the time [of the call-up] and we exchanged some words. I'm happy to be back."

Benzema was full of praise for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, with whom he is likely to start in attack.

"I do not like to compare," he said. "[Mbappe] is still a young player, a phenomenon.

"I have already been able to train with him. We play with one touch, he has good movement, he has a lot of speed and has skill in front of goal.

"He is a very very good player."