And now, what future for Zidane?
The extension until 2026 of Didier Deschamps as coach of the France team, formalized this Saturday, blocks the tricolor horizon of Zinedine Zidane. While opening up the field of possibilities.
On his analysis of the France-Argentina World Cup final: “Five players in the eleven were not at the level”
Deschamps: “Already there is the quality of the opponent. We were not surprised. On our side, on the starting team, there were 4-5 players who were less well physically. And there is also an emotional side. It was the first final for some, it’s special. We didn’t exist for a good hour. Afterwards, we came back from nowhere. We jostled them. I don’t hide the part where there was no match. In fact, there were at least five players out of the starting eleven who were not up to the task for such a match and against such an opponent.”
On the future of the Blues
Deschamps: “It’s difficult to answer today. I will have discussions with the players. The truth of the World Cup will not necessarily be that of March. The situation is not fixed. With the staff , we have a peripheral view. The players had little time to breathe a little. They are already back on the pitch. We have a solid month of March ahead of us.”
Le Graët questioned about his departure from the FFF
Le Graët: “I’m still here. My mandate will end after Germany (in 2024). The four-year contract is useful. This will allow whoever succeeds me to speak quietly to Didier.”
On the Blues
Deschamps: “In my mind, it’s not about continuing just to continue. I’m convinced that there are great things to do. There are leaders. Continuity in a climate of trust is very important.”
Le Graët on the negotiations
Le Graët: “It was not very difficult to convince Didier. We had a number of details to see. The four-year-old will seemed to be the right one. Our neighbors have changed a lot and have not had the expected success . We need consistency. There is a pleasure in being together. For us, a week was very short.”
On his motivation and the new generation of players
Deschamps: “If I’m still here, it’s thanks to the quality of the players. There is a reservoir. I am aware that I have a high-level pool. Other nations have it too. is never easy. All the countries are working well. The very high level is difficult. The group of players who were in Doha had a lot of talent. It’s a very competitive group that exudes incredible strength and unity. We exchange a lot with Sylvain Ripoll and his Espoirs selection.”
A 2+2 contract?
Deschamps: “It’s clear, I announced four years, so it’s four years.”
On the duration of the contract: until July 2026 and not June, so after the World Cup
Deschamps: “There were discussions. We saw each other with the president. It is a very important mark of confidence to have a contract until July 2026. We are going to go there in stages. There is a requirement results. I don’t plan on the next World Cup. There will be meetings before.”
Hesitations?
Deschamps: “No, I didn’t have to hesitate. As I do after every big competition, I need a little time. If I had had any hesitations, I wouldn’t be here today .”
Deschamps on his emotion
Didier Deschamps at a press conference: “It’s a great pleasure for me. To have this tribute from the whole room … For four weeks we were in our bubble. You know the consideration I have for the France team . It was only happiness what we lived there. Except the end which is cruel. My desire is shared by that of my president.
Le Graët to Deschamps: “You have made the French happy”
The reaction of the president of the FFF, Noël Le Graët: “I send all my compliments to Didier. For what he has been doing for years. He has three men around him whom I want to compliment. I renew on behalf of all France, you have made the French people happy and football has taken precedence over all misfortunes. It gives joy to life.”
Deschamps: “For a large part of this final, we were very, very far from the objective which was ours”
On the route of the Blues to the final of the 2022 World Cup: “Obviously, there were a lot of emotions to share, even a little more with this scenario even if the end was necessarily cruel. For a large part of this final, a little too long for my taste (he smiles), we were very, very far from our goal. Then we got very, very little closer to what we wanted, to keep our world champion title It doesn’t take anything away from the whole journey that allowed us to get to this final”.
Deschamps: “You can count on me to keep the French team at the highest international level”
“We have important deadlines ahead of us, with a busy return to school in March with two big games on our way to qualifying for the next Euro 2024 in Germany. You can count on me to ensure that the France team is maintained. at the highest international level.”
Deschamps: “I realized the emotions and the passion that this World Cup could have generated”
“To be in the World Cup final twice in a row means a lot. Since my return, I have realized the emotions and the passion that this World Cup could have generated.”
Deschamps: “My president has decided to extend me until 2026”
“I am going to announce something to you which is an immense pleasure for me, namely that my president (Noël Le Graët) has decided to extend me until 2026”, declared Deschamps at the podium of the General Assembly of the Federation. , Saturday in Paris, before receiving a standing ovation. “I thank the president for his continued support and continued trust.”
Deschamps confirms his extension to the GA tribune
Didier Deschamps appeared on the podium of the FFF general assembly to confirm his extension and express his satisfaction at continuing the adventure.
“I am going to announce something which is an immense pleasure for me, namely that my president has decided to extend me until 2026, declared DD. I thank the president (Noël Le Graët, editor’s note) for his permanent support and his confidence maintained, he added. This is something that is essential in the functioning of the France team.”
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The FFF press release announcing the extension of Deschamps and his staff
“The French Football Federation and Noël Le Graët, its president, are pleased to announce the extension of Didier Deschamps at the head of the French team until June 2026.
Appointed on July 9, 2012 by Noël Le Graët, Didier Deschamps has an exceptional record at the head of the national team with 89 wins, 28 draws and 22 losses in 139 matches, 279 goals scored and 119 conceded.
Under his leadership, the French team notably won the 2018 World Cup, the 2021 Nations League, reached the final of Euro 2016 and that of the 2022 World Cup. It is currently in 3rd place in the standings. FIFA where she has consistently been in the top four for the past five years.
Guy Stéphan, the assistant to Didier Deschamps, Franck Raviot, the goalkeeper coach, and Cyril Moine, the physical trainer, will also continue their mission in the French team.
Didier Deschamps extends until 2026!
His future at the head of the Blues was at the heart of the news. And the big news has just fallen. Didier Deschamps extends as coach of the France team until June 2026, date of the start of the next World Cup.
The technician will therefore be there for the next Euro 2024, in Germany.
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