EdF: Didier Deschamps expects more from Maghnes Akliouche

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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Asked about Maghnes Akliouche before returning to Iceland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Didier Deschamps praised the qualities of the Monegasque offensive player. However, the former coach of Olympique de Marseille admitted to expecting more from his protégé.

“Akliouche made a good start against Azerbaijan. He is young, he needs to gain a little more confidence. He has a slightly introverted character, as Michael Olise could have been in his early days, but he is full of desire, with a lot of technical qualities.declared the Blues coach in particular.

Nicolas Gerbault

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