At the origin of the putsch which caused the replacement of Corinne Diacre by Hervé Renard at the head of Bleues, Wendie Renard does not regret her attitude.
Last February, a rebellion broke out within the French women’s football team. A scathing message posted by Wendie Renard on her social networks caused a small earthquake. “ I can no longer support the current system, which is far from the requirements required by the highest level. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of my decision to step back with the France team. » It was in these terms that the French captain announced her breakup with Corinne Diacre, then coach of the Bleues. The starting point of a putsch to which Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto joined in particular, all leading to the sidelining of Corinne Diacre, replaced a few days later by Hervé Renard. Looking back, Wendie Renard has no regrets.
During an interview broadcast on Sunday on the show Téléfoot, the French player returned to this episode, also evoking the disappointment of the supporters after a disappointing 2023 World Cup, punctuated by an elimination in the quarter-final. “ Obviously, we are disappointed. We still need to progress in efficiency and the killer side. I’m proud of the group, but that’s life, we have to continue to grow collectively. » On the disappointing side, Wendie Renard did not hide. “ It’s normal. Even more so after what I said and did.“
Changes that do good
However, the Olympique Lyonnais player is satisfied with the turn of events since the departure of Corinne Diacre. “ There have been changes and obviously it feels good. When Hervé (Renard) was appointed by the Federation, it brought back experience, freshness, the high-level side. »A new tackle against Corinne Deacon, or at least a stone thrown into the former coach’s garden. Regardless, the Blues did not do better in terms of results compared to the 2019 World Cup since they failed again in the quarter. They are now expected at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
