Didier Deschamps, the coach of the Blues, took his hat off to his men after the card against Gibraltar.
The French team did not take half measures this Saturday during the reception of Gibraltar. Irresistible, she won by 14 goals. A historic result and which obviously made his coach Didier Deschamps happy.
Deschamps highlights the merit of his players
At the end of the game, the French coach was delighted with the fact that his players were diligent throughout the match. “In the preparation, there was the desire to win and to do it well. We did well in both halves. Afterwards, we are at 10 for them… But that does not prevent the merit that the players had. And it’s also about respecting your opponent to score goals when you can. And 14 isn’t bad.”
By winning this penultimate qualifying match, France also ensured that it was seeded in the draw. Deschamps was relieved: “We will be seeded, yes. We had to avoid finding ourselves in a situation where we had less control, like at the last Euro, and where that forced us to give up. And it’s also about setting higher goals. And these players are competitors. We’re going to enjoy what we did tonight. And we’re not going to Greece for a stroll. We will have to remain undefeated.”
DD under the spell of Mbappé
Finally, Deschamps also had a word about Kylian Mbappé, author of a hat-trick during this meeting. “Kylian?” I expect more from him (laughs). He has this collective thinking about the group and in his role as captain he is perfect. What if he still impresses me? He knows it, he is an extraordinary player. Beyond that, there is also everything he can bring in terms of serenity to the group and not just on the pitch. »
