In full controversy with Paris Saint-Germain, it is however at the Parc des Princes that the French team will have to get rid of Iceland to chain a second success in two meetings in its qualifications at the 2026 World Cup. Since the injury outings of Désiré Doué, absent for about four weeks and Ousmane Dembélé, which could be unavailable up to eight weeks, the tension rises between the FFF and the club Medico-sporting coordination protocol between clubs and national selection, more transparent and collaborative ”*.
Already questioned on the subject, Didier Deschamps had already defended himself by explaining that he was in his right. In full controversy, the coach of the Blues was still relaunched on the subject at a press conference and extended his words. “I am a coach, I don't know which protocol I am talking about. It is not my responsibility, it happened what happened, I am sad to lose two important elements for the match of tomorrow. We did things in a professional and progressive way, by discussing as we do with all the players ”he first explained.
Didier Deschamps will not change his choices
Before calming the game, explaining not to be in conflict with the Ile -de -France club. “This concerns two PSG players, unfortunately. PSG is not our opponent, we have interests and it's normal, I knew that when I was in their camp. They can diverge. The protocol? All players are supposed to act their injury to Clairefontaine. From the moment it is not possible, it is not possible ”explained Deschamps, who had already assured that Ooumane Dembélé had not opposed it.
With Bradley Barcola, another Parisian element, still in his group, Didier Deschamps does not intend to change his choices after the stormy weekend. “You have to be serious, it's my responsibility, I make the decisions. I always take into account the elements you can have, even if they always want to play. It is 10% of players who play more, those who are international. Decision power returns to the authorities. These are recovery times that must be more important. It is increasingly reduced in summer and winter ”. PSG, and other clubs, are therefore warned.
