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‘Coaches know what to expect,’ Deschamps on Flick’s sacking
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Coaches know what to expect,’ Deschamps on Flick’s sacking

The Hindu  

France manager Didier Deschamps said on Monday that he was not surprised by the sacking of his Germany counterpart Hansi Flick. Speaking to the media ahead of Tuesday’s friendly between the sides in Dortmund, Deschamps said he felt sorry for Flick but explained: “all coaches know what to expect if the results are not right”. “I wish Hansi all the …

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France get a big boost ahead of World Cup final with Argentina 'with players returning from virus'
2 years ago

France get a big boost ahead of World Cup final with Argentina 'with players returning from virus'

Daily Mail  

France have received a massive boost ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final against Argentina as all of the players who have struggled with a virus have been cleared to return to training. Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano missed the semi-final against Morocco, while Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman have missed the last two days of training due to …

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How Antoine Griezmann reinvented himself as France’s midfield conductor
2 years ago

How Antoine Griezmann reinvented himself as France’s midfield conductor

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Even during the tournament itself Griezmann was afforded a rest in France’s …

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | France wary of Morocco threat, preparing for wall of noise in semi-final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France wary of Morocco threat, preparing for wall of noise in semi-final

The Hindu  

France will go into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Morocco with the utmost respect for their giant-killing opponents as the defending champions prepare for a hostile reception from the Maghreb side's supporters on Wednesday. We know it's going to be extremely noisy, it's part of the context and we'll have to be ready for it," France coach Didier Deschamps told …

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France coach Deschamps warns England of Mbappe threat in World Cup showdown
2 years ago

France coach Deschamps warns England of Mbappe threat in World Cup showdown

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps is confident Kylian Mbappe can still make the difference in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final showdown with England even if the opposition put their focus on stopping the superstar forward. "I imagine England will take measures like our four previous opponents did but Kylian has the ability to make the difference," Deschamps told reporters on Friday ahead …

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France faces midfield battle against Australia at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

France faces midfield battle against Australia at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. France struggled to beat Australia 2-1 when the teams met in their World Cup opener four years ago, and that was with a full-strength midfield. So Deschamps faces Australia with a revamped midfield where the most experienced player is Adrien Rabiot …

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Tensions in France squad ahead of Nations League matches
2 years, 3 months ago

Tensions in France squad ahead of Nations League matches

The Hindu  

France’s last competitive matches before the World Cup should be a chance for coach Didier Deschamps to test his best team. Furthermore, Deschamps is without nine injured regulars including longstanding goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, midfielder Paul Pogba — who’s mired in an extortion scandal involving his own brother — and star striker Karim Benzema. Deschamps took charge in 2012, two years …

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Euro 2020: French football chief 'doesn't think' Deschamps' job under threat
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: French football chief 'doesn't think' Deschamps' job under threat

The Hindu  

French football federation president Noel Le Graet said Tuesday he "doesn't think" that France's early exit from Euro 2020 will affect Didier Deschamps' future, but that he would talk with the coach. Le Graet was asked at the general assembly of the French Olympic committee if France's shock last-16 loss on penalties to Switzerland would put Deschamps' job under threat. …

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Euro 2020: 'When we know we can be going home, we are even stronger': France's captain Lloris ahead of Round of 16 clash
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: 'When we know we can be going home, we are even stronger': France's captain Lloris ahead of Round of 16 clash

Hindustan Times  

France's start to their Euro 2020 campaign hasn't been particularly smooth sailing. However, skipper Hugo Lloris said his team will derive motivation from the threat of elimination when they take on Switzerland on Monday. Euro 2020: France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris warms up during a training session ahead of their round of 16 match against Switzerland. We don't like to lose …

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Euro 2020: Knockout Games Bring the Best Out of France, Says Hugo Lloris Ahead of Swiss Test
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Knockout Games Bring the Best Out of France, Says Hugo Lloris Ahead of Swiss Test

News 18  

A depleted France will draw motivation from the threat of elimination as they prepare to face Switzerland in their European Championship last-16 match, captain Hugo Lloris said on Sunday. World champions France topped Group F with one win and two draws ahead of Portugal and Germany but key players in their backline have picked up injuries to give coach Didier …

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EURO 2020: Didier Deschamps wary of Germany attacking threat
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Didier Deschamps wary of Germany attacking threat

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps said it is not just his own side's attacking threat that can cause problems as he prepares to take on Germany at Euro 2020 in Munich on Tuesday. Much has been made of the firepower Deschamps has at his disposal ahead of France's tournament opener against Germany, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema back in the squad …

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