Disappointed by the performances of Benjamin Pavard and Jules Koundé in the right lane of the France team, Jérôme Rothen pleaded for a return of Jonathan Clauss.
If the French team has a more than ample pool in several sectors of play, it however seems less spoiled regarding the right side of its defense. For many months, Didier Deschamps has been looking for the best solution. If Benjamin Pavard occupied this corridor until the 2022 World Cup, the player’s desire to only play in central defense changed the situation for him. Downgraded and only occupying the position of replacement for Jules Koundé for this full-back position, the new Inter Milan player however did not find much more convincing than him. So much so that some are calling for the return of Jonathan Clauss.
For Jérôme Rothen, neither Benjamin Pavard nor Jules Koundé are at the level on the right side. And the host of RMC therefore called on Didier Deschamps this Wednesday to recall the OM defender. “ Last season, (Jonathan) Clauss didn’t play his position. He played as a midfielder or left striker. It made sense not to call him. But here, he has been playing in his position since the start of the season and his start to the season is satisfactory. We saw the quality of Koundé and Pavard as centers, I don’t want to see that anymore. On that note, I think Clauss has both in his pocket.“
Soon a new chance?
And the former French international continued: “ Additionally, Clauss is a good counter-attacker. When you play teams like Ireland, who spend all their time defending, you can’t put it on? And defensively? Did you find Pavard strong against Germany? I don’t understand… Clauss was no worse than Koundé or Pavard in the selection. » For his part, Didier Deschamps already seems to be thinking about what he will be able to change in this sector of the game. With six selections in his pocket, Jonathan Clauss could therefore once again be offered a chance with the Blues. If she intervenes, this time he must not miss her.
