On the first day of the gathering of the France team for the matches against Belgium and Albania, Sunday and next Thursday, Didier Deschamps returned to the season some of his players.
Didier, what change brings a longer internship? We will work
more (laughs)! It will be set for two weeks for the majority of players, so there will be more workouts. We can do physical tests, which will be a good benchmark in anticipation of what will be done before the Euro. The first match is Sunday, was almost a full week to work.
Much of your players, especially those who played in Ligue 1 took a week of vacation. Do you think they will fit?
I hope so, yes. I did not follow either their activity during the past week. We also players left in exotic tours, as Lloris, who will arrive tomorrow (Tuesday, after the matches in Thailand and Australia, Ed). During the first sessions, it will not take any risks.
One year before the Euro, the progression of the team seem to you enough?
Humanly, the spirit is there. Players like to be in the group, there is a closeness to the public. We must maintain that. There is growing thanks to the experience of the World Cup, but there is no passage of time. The answer will be given within one year with the Euro. That’s when it will be efficient. Meanwhile, the staff works to have the most information possible on the players and allow them to have automation.
“Do not worry over my defenders “
Your central defenders have had a complicated season. Is it worrying?
No. There are occasional moments with injury or competition. At the same time, there are a lot of games in the season. Ideally, it is better to play, but if it’s to get tired late in the season … so I have no concern about my central defenders. During the 10 months of competition, some have less to play for different reasons.
Belgium, a strong nation, is an opponent who comes too late this season?
This is the same problem for Belgian players, who are also tired. Then they were quarter-finalists last year, the selection is 4th in the Fifa rankings, the team is young like us, with a lot of talent. It is a luxury opponent. This is not Brazil or Argentina, but that is part of the best European nations.
As Allegri criticized him, have you seen the concentration of losses Paul Pogba?
I’ll stop talking about Pogba and defects, I prefer to recall his immense qualities. He is only 22 and what it does is extraordinary. It must still make progress, this requires more concentration, but it is valid for all other players. What matters to me is that it does very well what is asked.
You launched two players for a year, two offensive players (Fekir and Ntep) . Does this sector is more open laboratory?
Already, I have no concern. It is in attack where we win matches. We can not lose them. So I choose the players who bring different. There is still time before the Euro and the defensive sector can also accommodate players who meet expectations.
“Lacazette? It may be a risk from”
Did you fear a casual behavior of some of their vacation before?
not. They are happy and proud to be there. With the staff, we remain attentive to each player. I do not expect destabilized players. In 2013, the South American tour was scheduled two weeks after the end of the season and the players have been devolved.
What do you think of PSG season with a four-fold Historical reached, and performance and Cabaye Matuidi?
PSG, we talked enough. Winning four titles is fantastic. We can say that it is normal because they have the best team, yes, but we must win the trophies. It is a beautiful season. Blaise confirms his very, very high level. It is essential for PSG and even mark right now! He made a big season. Cabaye, he experienced a complicated season, with repeated injuries and strong competition. The image of their season is not the same.
What do you hope Paul-Georges Ntep?
He made his first full season Ligue 1, with goals and assists. It can bring percussion and speed on one side. It’s a quality player, even if he needs to be consistent now.
Regarding your problem on the lack of offensive player corridor, do you think that young players today prefer the center to further shine?
This is first choice of coaches that allows them to play in the axis. It depends on the tactical system used. In the center, there is the advantage of less defensive effort, but it is not easy either. After, Griezmann, who was used to playing on a wing, now plays as a second striker or attacking first, and is very effective. More generally, I have many absent players because they all play in the axis. I can not stacking them one on the other. But, suddenly, I can try to set up a system in which players are in their usual position in the club.
Lacazette it take a risk by leaving?
The president said he was unsellable … Yes it can be a risk to leave. At the same squad, there may be competition. But when changing championship, there are also adapting to the life and style of play. They are French international, they make their career choices. If they are asked to move, it is for the playing time. They are aware.
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