Didier Deschamps’ French team will not have the right to make a mistake. Three days after the debacle against Italy, at the Parc des Princes (1-3), France has a date with Belgium for this second Nations League match, in Lyon (8:45 p.m.). A crucial match to remove doubts around Didier Deschamps, criticized after the bad period of the Blues since Euro 2024. Present in front of the press on the eve of this shock, the coach spoke at length about the criticism against him.
Didier Deschamps assumes his responsibility
But he first returned to the defeat against the Squadra Azzurra: ” I believe that the six games should be used to incorporate new players and distribute playing time. The difficulty is increased by playing Italy and Belgium. We conceded three goals, we had defensive problems in the first game. By putting the four defenders who played in the Euro, it would have brought more security, but if it is to take the players and they come on for 5-10 minutes… these are steps to take ” he justified himself.
And despite recent criticism, Didier Deschamps stands by it. I have always taken full responsibility, which does not prevent me from telling the players what I think. The critics have always been there. It is part of my job, I do not have to judge that. I am immersed, I do my own analysis. I do not live in a bunker, I meet a lot of people. The supporters are not going to be happy that we lost 3-1. I understand and it is part of my life as a coach. ” assured the French coach.
The Blues expected against Belgium
Before showing confidence for the clash against the Red Devils: “ When there is a negative result, it is always good to react and switch to the right side. I cannot be satisfied with the match against Italy. Tomorrow, it is another game, a different team with the same obligation. It is always good to have a reaction in the other direction. The course I have taken is to give as much playing time as possible. There is always pressure, you have to perform as well as possible “, assures Didier Deschamps, who will have to pull his troops together, otherwise he will clearly be in danger.
Present before him in front of the media, Dayot Upamecano also had the same speech. There were speeches. There are a lot of leaders in the team. Everything that happened in the locker room stays in the locker room. We were all disappointed, we want to do better against Belgium. We want to react. We are all very disappointed with this performance, we wanted to start this competition well. In football, there is always a second chance. We want to win. » Answer Monday evening, at the Groupama Stadium.
