This is a question that tapped all the observers of the French team: Didier Deschamps weakened his authority with his players by announcing his desire to withdraw after the 2026 World Cup?
Bixente Lizarazu does not believe it. Close to the Blues coach, the 1998 world champion was very optimistic for the future.
Didier Deschamps will leave his duties as coach of the French team after the 2026 World Cup.
“” Didier's decision to stop is clean, respectful of the idea of ​​a continuity of the French team because everyone can prepare for a continuation: the next coach, the president of the FFF, the players, the followers, etc. “, explained the consultant to
Telefoot.
Deschamps and the Blues, a great end to write
For Lizarazu, “DD” will keep his hand on her group.
“Nor should we forget that all the players present today have lived their first selection under his orders. Even if I am not in everyone's mind, I am sure that the vast majority of players will want to live a great end of history with Didier, to qualify for the World Cup and to succeed. »»
The former defender concluded his demonstration by evoking the motivation inherent in a great event such as the World Cup.
“Deciding to stop cannot have any influence on the motivation of the players. It is more a defaulting management of the coach who would make it go into a spin. But I think Didier remains very good in this area. He doesn't let the problems drag. If he didn't know how to adapt, he would not have lasted so long … ».
