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As he celebrates ten years at the head of the France team, Didier Deschamps gave a long interview to the Parisian where he discusses the prospect of the World Cup in Qatar. An event that concentrates “all (his) energy”.
Not paying attention to not having been extended before the World Cup by Noël Le Graët, the 1998 and 2018 World Champion is focused: “I have this ability to place myself in immersion. There is no use, for the good of the players and the French team, of talking about the aftermath. There will be one, as always. I am in place with my staff. In full awareness of our mission and the immense challenge that awaits us”.
“I am neither worn out nor tired”
Nevertheless, Didier Deschamps has already tempered the ardor of Zinédine Zidane, who refused PSG while waiting for an opportunity with the France team after his time at Real Madrid: “Today, the place is not free since I occupy it with my staff. Afterwards, everyone has the freedom to say what they want and how they want. On me, it has no impact. The interest, today, for the players and the whole selection, is to perform well at the World Cup. Anything that goes against this common goal is not necessarily a good thing.
If he had shown some signs of weariness and paved the way for a departure after the failed Euro 2021, Didier Deschamps has had time to recharge the batteries since and, if he does not project himself on the horizon 2024, the he former coach of Juve and OM considers it a little more: “I am neither worn out nor tired. I am privileged to be coach of the Blues. This feature is everything I’ve always been looking for. The top level. I am very happy to be there. My body and my head need that”.
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If Zinédine Zidane is seeking the post of coach of the France team, Didier Deschamps thought fit to recall that he was still in office … And that he would not necessarily leave after the World Cup in Qatar. A healthy focus.