Didier Deschamps will have to do without Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Goué to compete in the meeting of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland on Tuesday evening. In addition to a hard sport, the injury of the two players sparked anger within their club: Paris Saint-Germain did not hesitate to point the finger at the responsibility of the medical staff of the French team.
The capital's club has even asked the FFF to review its medico-sporting coordination protocol between clubs and selection. At a press conference, Didier Deschamps once again returned to this controversy. “” I am a coach, I don't know what it means, it's not my responsibility. What happened, I am especially sad for Ousmane (Downto) and Dez (Desired gifted)for injuries and because we lose two important players ”,
he said. The coach of the Blues insisted that the management of the players being made to ” professional, progressive way “ And always taking into account their feelings.
Despite the controversy around PSG, the former OM coach wanted to refocus attention to the main objective: the match against Iceland. “” PSG is not our opponent, it has never been. Our only opponent is Iceland “, He recalled, saying that this controversy would not dictate his tactical choices.
Deschamps will have to adjust his eleven
The absences of Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué oblige Didier Deschamps to review his tactical organization. The coach of the Blues confirmed that he would not give up his 4-2-3-1 despite the loss of two offensive elements. He also recalled that Kingsley Coman is able to put the opponent in difficulty: ”
We lose two very important elements, with Ousmane and Dez ', who has the opportunity to play on both sides. But I also recalled Kingsley Coman. I will not give up what we do well and this ability to put the opponent in difficulty. »»
“” My primary concern is to see in what state the players are. Changes, yes it is likely. The freshness is important, while keeping what has been done well. One does not prevent the other He adds.
