Didier Deschamps’ popularity rating is at its lowest among supporters of the French team after the Blues’ disappointing Euro in the summer. But for the national coach, there is no question of giving up his place.
Didier Deschamps has a contract with the French Football Federation until 2026 and he intends to honor it. On paper, its Euro 2024 is not such a failure, with a semi-final, which not all selections can boast of, two years after playing in a World Cup final. The general feeling is nevertheless more negative, with a boring game, an attack that is less and less attractive and choices – sometimes – which raise questions. The context is clearly not favorable to Didier Deschamps, and the discomfort around Kylian Mbappé (absent from the list) and Antoine Griezmann (who retired) does not help matters.
At the same time, many observers and supporters wish for the appointment of Zinedine Zidane, free since his departure from Real Madrid three years ago and who is only waiting for one thing to return to service: a phone call from the president of the FFF. This scenario is nevertheless the one that gives Didier Deschamps nightmares according to Daniel Riolo, who revealed on RMC that the current coach of the Blues terribly fears the moment when he will have to hand over to Zinedine Zidane. “Resign because he feels he no longer has control? He would have left after the Euro fiasco. I’ve explained it a thousand times: from a psychological point of view, he’ll kill himself if he gives way to Zidane.” explains the journalist, before continuing.
Deschamps is afraid of Zidane, Riolo’s revelations
“Everything he did in the France team will be swept away as soon as we see Zidane with the tracksuit. It’s like the image at the Olympic Games, when you have Zidane appearing with Nadal etc. Why didn’t we ask Deschamps? He has the biggest prize list in French football! He wasn’t there, he was in front of his TV, while Zidane was there. Diallo would have to make a decision, but he doesn’t make one. He’s the guy in front of the dessert menu who can stay there for an hour before deciding.” revealed Daniel Riolo, whose comments are very strong about Didier Deschamps and his dread at the idea of leaving his place as coach of the French team vacant. The day when he leaves his post to Zinedine Zidane has a good chance of arriving. The question is simply when.
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