The 2022 World Cup has come to a close, with France once again reaching the final but falling short of adding another star to the Gallic rooster, the emblem of the French team.
Following a few days of disappointment, many debates have taken place in France about whether Didier Deschamps should remain as head coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane was rumored as a potential successor, but the speculation didn’t last long. On January 7, Didier Deschamps signed a new contract extension until 2026.
Under his leadership, the team won the 2018 World Cup, cementing his place in French football history.
As the head coach since 2012, Deschamps has achieved a number of notable accomplishments, including leading France to victory in the 2018 World Cup, reaching the 2022 World Cup final, finishing as runner-up in the 2016 European Championships, and winning the UEFA Nations League in 2021. However, despite these successes, some fans and journalists have called for a change at the head of the team.
Didier Deschamps faces criticism
Reasons for the criticism include:
Tactics and team selection: Some believe that Deschamps is too conservative in his approach and doesn’t take enough risks with his tactics or player choices.
Handling of certain players: Deschamps has faced criticism for his treatment of some players, such as leaving them out of the squad or not giving them enough playing time. For example, he excluded Karim Benzema from the national team for several tournaments until his 2020 comeback.
Lack of style: Some believe that Deschamps’ teams are not exciting to watch and lack a certain flair or style.
Results: While Deschamps has experienced success as head coach, including the 2018 World Cup victory, he has also faced criticism for underperforming in some games. For instance, former teammate and TV pundit Christophe Dugarry doesn’t understand how France played so poorly in the recent World Cup final against Argentina and questions Deschamps’ management.
The next match is set for March 24 against the Netherlands, marking the start of a new journey with the goal of qualifying for Euro 2024.
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