2023-10-05 15:02:10
Returns, as expected, of Ibrahima Konaté and Jonathan Clauss. This Thursday at the beginning of the afternoon, Didier Deschamps revealed the names of his list for the two matches which await the Blues soon: Netherlands – France on October 13 and France – Scotland on the 17th. He then spoke at the exercise of the press conference in the auditorium of the French Federation.
How do you explain Kylian Mbappé’s current poor form and will you encourage him to speak again after he skipped the last three press conferences for the selection?
DIDIER DESCHAMPS. It starts strong! He is not in his best form, reflecting his club’s results. With everything he is capable of doing, his influence, it has a big impact. But for him, as for all players, it’s impossible to be at the top all the time. Is it his summer period where he didn’t have a classic preparation? But concerning him, I have no concerns about Kylian, about his desire and his competitive state of mind. I know him well enough: he cannot be satisfied at the moment. Even when he does things well, he wants to do better. Speaking out ? It belongs to him. He may have to take it at some point.
Why did you recall Jonathan Clauss?
I told you. I’m thinking, there is competition. By what he achieves in this position, that of right back. He plays regularly in this position even though he was not in this position last season.
Is Clauss’ return to refocus Jules Koundé, central defender at Barcelona?
It’s a possibility. I can also refocus Benjamin Pavard. Between Jules and Benjamin, the one who is refocused in my mind is Benjamin Pavard. He has more difficulties in this right-back position. He no longer plays there at all at Inter Milan although he played there from time to time.
Marcus Thuram takes on a new dimension at Inter Milan. In what way, do you think?
By scoring goals! With us and in Italy where it is very important to score. He plays in a system with two attackers. An attacker is judged on this. He must make sure to raise his efficiency meter.
Does its lack of effectiveness annoy you?
It doesn’t annoy me. If in addition to everything he does, he adds very important efficiency… Between his left shot and his shot into the area, these are two good moves and it comes from a few centimeters away. He sometimes has less precision in the last gesture, in the area. Like Kingsley Coman. He knows that, Ousmane. If he managed to achieve everything he needed through goals, it would take on more value and weight. I’m not taking away his ability to destabilize his opponent. These are races where the excitement increases, which takes away lucidity at the end. He has room for improvement in this aspect.
The 2030 World Cup will take place on three continents in defiance of global warming. What do you think ?
Without getting too far ahead of myself, I won’t be in front of the microphone in 2030 like today. What do you want me to tell you? These are hypersensitive subjects, I pay attention to every word. Does this go against ecology? Yes. Does everyone do ecological things? I’m not sure of it. I’m not going to be grandstanding. There have already been debates about Qatar. Is there a solution to reconcile all interests? That would be the best thing.
Could Warren Zaire-Emery have been part of this list or are you leaving him available to Thierry Henry?
I don’t take from Thierry. What he realized might have been surprising at first. I discuss with Titi about the Hopes. This is potentially very interesting. He is capable of being on this list. Between a very important role at PSG and with the Espoirs and with us with a role below, I leave priority to the Espoirs, He is a serious candidate to have a role in midfield, given his incredible maturity.
Is Mathys Tel in the same situation given his performances at Bayern Munich with a goal every 49 minutes?
It has very good efficiency. He at least has this ability to be decisive when he comes in. I hope for him that he will be able to start the matches. This is interesting, considering his reduced playing time. There are steps to take. Between Warren and him, there is an important difference. Warren is an indisputable starter but Mathys Tel optimizes his playing time as much as possible.
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