It is not the same. It is never the same when Paul Pogba is not there. Everyone in the France camp will tell you.
After 16 months away from the French national team because of his long injury, because of the coronavirus pandemic, and because he contracted COVID-19 himself in September, the Manchester United midfielder is back this month; and, boy, you can see the difference, hear the difference, and feel the difference. It had been too long, and both Pogba and France really needed a reunion.
La Pioche -- "The pickaxe," as Pogba is known after the nickname was given to him by Juventus fans -- is definitely the boss in the France squad.