Deschamps: The surprise call that a player no longer expects!

Deschamps: The surprise call that a player no longer expects!
Deschamps: The surprise call that a player no longer expects!
Arthur Mountain

Journalist

Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.

The story between the French team and Lucas Digne is quite special. The former PSG left-back missed several international competitions, but did not disappoint when called up. Moreover, he was recalled in September after two years of absence from the Blues. And the Aston Villa player recounts the surprise call from Didier Deschamps.

Absent since June 2022, Lucas Digne took advantage of the injury Lucas Hernandez and the drop in speed Theo Hernandez only to be recalled last September. And the former player PSG returned to the surprise call from Didier Deschamps.

Digne returns to Deschamps' call

« He called me and it was actually really surprising because I was with my son, I had just gone to pick him up from school. And when I hang up, my son, who is starting to realize what the French team is, says to me: “Dad, the French team is exceptional!” It was a great moment to share with him », says the playerAston Villa at the microphone of Téléfootbefore discussing in more detail his role in the French team.

“He called me and it was actually really surprising”

« I'm happy with the matches I had to play against Belgium and Italy, so it was really cool to be able to play those matches and to have that responsibility. I think it's my best period in Blues. I am a fulfilled player and I am settling in well in this group. I hope it continues », added Lucas Digne.

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