It was in an atmosphere of the start of the classes that Didier Deschamps appeared at a press conference for
Communicate the list of his first rally of the year. The coach swept all the hot topics of the French team.
Among the themes mentioned was in particular the hierarchy of the guards. With an unanswered question: can Lucas Chevalier threaten Mike Maignan for the number 1 place? Didier Deschamps did not completely exclude it, even if he recalled the importance of the experience factor.
Deschamps on the guards' hierarchy: “Nothing is frozen”
“The hierarchy is punctual, Loked Deschamps. But like field players, Brice and Mike can have a slightly poorer period in a season. Lucas has done good performances and I know you enjoy it very much, you are unanimous. No luck for him and the OSC. Nothing is frozen but the goalkeeper position is very specific because there is, beyond the qualities, the question of experience… ”.
A fairly vague speech in which the technician did not fail to distribute the compliments. “I have no doubt about Lucas' ability. With these three and I add Alphonse Areola, I have guarantees as a goalkeeper. After that it is competition. Today the number is Mike and this, even if he had more complicated moments in the club. I will speak with the three. Even if Brice Samba had a more difficult period despite good performance against PSG. Mike and Brice have an experience, an experience but Lucas pushes and that's fine. That he continues … “. The message has passed.
