This is 2 good and bad news actually because in any case they are missing 2 pillars of strength for France. On the other hand, this can also be the beginning of regeneration for France so they can maximize the young talents they have.
He has reason why he has been deciding not to continue to play in the international career. There will be another good thing from there just like he was giving another young talented player to play in the international career.
I will respect all of his decision. He was making it after he was thinking about that so many times. I would be so glad to see that a young talented player can take his position as well as benzema which has been retiring from international career and focusing with the club.