On the eve of the decisive match against Croatia in the quarter -final return from the League of Nations, Didier Deschamps appeared before the press in a busy climate. Beaten 2-0 on the outward journey, the Blues will have to deliver a full match at the Stade de France. But another question annoys the coach: that of a supposed public disinterest in his team.
Deschamps is replied dryly to the thesis of Désumor
Faced with comparisons with rugby, Deschamps was dryly answered: “Even I looked at rugby. There is room for everyone. “Then he dropped his punchline:” Do you want to talk about disenchantment? ” Free to you. But tomorrow there will be 80,000 people. »»
In a firm tone, the tricolor coach recalled that the popularity of the Blues was not only measured at the television audience. “Tell me what other national selection plays in front of a stadium full as often,” he insisted, sweeping away any idea of decline in the French team in the hearts of the French.
Mbappé defended, creativity mentioned
Didier Deschamps also returned to the performance of Kylian Mbappé, criticized after the first leg. “He was involved, available,” made efforts. It is concerned as a captain ”, he hammered.
Asked about the lack of creativity in the middle, the coach recognized a failure, but refused to point only the profiles in place. “What was lacking was technical accuracy, especially in our ball outings. »»
Changes to come, but not where we expect them
Finally, Deschamps suggested that tactical adjustments would be made on Sunday, without giving any : “Yes, there will be changes. But not necessarily in the posts where you think I will do it. »» True to his conduct line, the coach plays the blur card. But behind the scenes, only one idea obsesses him: qualification.
