Antoine Griezmann in the French team, it's over. There is no going back, according to Didier Deschamps.
Requested by four supporters of the French team as part of the Téléfoot program this Sunday, Didier Deschamps was extremely positive about the case of Antoine Griezmann, who recently chose to put an end to his international career.
While a question was asked about the possible hope of one day seeing “Grizi” in the tricolor jersey, the national coach replied dryly: “ Non ! » Leaving a blank to settle into the exchange. “ Once again, if there is a need to say it, a big thank you for everything he did and what he was able to bring to the French team. », says the Bayonne technician.
« I know him very well, it’s a mature, thoughtful and committed decision for him. », adds Didier Deschamps about Antoine Griezmann who will therefore have played his final match in blue – the 137e (for 44 goals scored and 29 assists provided) – last September 9 against Belgium in the Nations League.
An equally cash Deschamps for Mbappé and Pogba
Equally frank, Didier Deschamps also spoke of Kylian Mbappé's bad patch, hoping that he would regain his best level in the French team. as soon as possible ». « Kylian is Kylian, even with everything he has been able to do in the past, he can also have more complicated periods with less efficiency recently. He has scored a lot of goals and will continue to score a lot… »
As for a return of Paul Pogba, “ we can believe it, yes, but is it possible? It's all the bad that I wish himjudge Didier Deschamps. There will be stages… Knowing him, he has the mind and the character for it. And he will do everything to return to his best level. »
