EdF: Without control over the Blues, Deschamps admits he has no solution

Before the Nations League match against Israel next Thursday, certain players from the France team could speak about the conflict in the Middle East. In any case, this is the fear of coach Didier Deschamps who cannot direct the personal communication of his men.

The Didier Deschamps method is no secret. Off the field, the coach of the France team demands impeccable behavior from his players. The slightest misbehavior likely to harm the group can quickly annoy the former coach of Olympique de Marseille. This is why the upcoming gathering seems to worry him. Next Thursday, the Blues will host Israel at the Stade de France. Perhaps the opportunity for certain internationals to express themselves freely on the conflict in the Middle East, a subject considered sensitive.

« The players who are in the French team, then I know it's their generation because you can look for me even if I know there are fake accounts, I'm not on social networksreacted Didier Deschamps, uncomfortably. It's always the same, on certain subjects you will say that they must speak out and others will say that no, they do not have to talk about that. They are citizens. I have to make sure… Obviously when they are here and they represent or wear the jersey of the France team… I don't go, otherwise I could be criticized. But I don't want to, I'm not going to say it by telling them that they can talk about that but not that. »

Deschamps and the FFF powerless

« Being able to raise their awareness, because today there are very, very, very, very, very, very sensitive subjects… There you go. Everyone is well aware of this. Is it bad or is it good? There will be something for everyone. As citizens, they have the freedom to express themselves. Some did. It's good or it's not good… Everyone has their own beliefs. There are some who want to communicate and others who do not prefer. But there you have it, on my part and that of the institution, that is to say my president, there will not be and there cannot be any ban. But obviously the context is very complicated », insisted the French coach who would prefer to see his group focused on the sporting aspect.