« It's always good to win, yes » Didier Deschamps slipped into a smile as he arrived at the microphone of TF1 after the match. Satisfied with the success of his team in Italy (3-1) and first place in group 2, the French coach took stock of his year 2024 at the head of the Blues.
“Hats off to the whole team”
« We were very effective on set pieces this evening, because they were taken very well by Lucas Digne too. It's very good. With a younger group, there was a need for freshness. I set this course in September. Against an Italian team full of confidence, winning is very good. I told them that first place in the group was possible. So hats off to the whole team. »
Asked about the level of his team, often criticized this year, Deschamps put the criticism into perspective by drawing up a factual and accounting assessment: “ We are semi-finalists of the Euro, we were qualified before this match, we are going to seek first place… I am willing that the French team must win all matches 3-0, but there are young people players who are arriving, who need playing time. Tactically, we were excellent this evening. »
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« Beyond the two goals, he is in his natural positionthen analyzed the coach about Adrien Rabiot, author of a double against Italy. All the players were in the best position. » Asked then about his personal situation, Deschamps once again reiterated his serenity in the face of the comments. “ I'm disconnected and it works fine for mehe assured. I am doing very well, I have lots of energy, I have my calm and serenity. » See you in 2025 then.
