Didier Deschamps appeared in front of the media on Monday, before the first qualification matches for the 2026 World Cup, against Iceland and Ukraine. The coach of the Blues notably mentioned the first invitation of the young MONEGASQUE striker Maghnes Akliouche (23 years old), to whom he especially advises to remain himself in order to show the qualities which justified his selection.
“It is an important event for all players, when they come for the first time. The most important thing is that they remain themselves. They do not arrive in unknown land, many crossed into clubs or young people. Keep the natural, their qualities and be as relaxed as possible. It's easier to say than to do. It is not because we arrive the first time that there will be less access than an oldest. If I summoned it, it is because I consider that he has everything to be part of the group. ”
