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Didier Deschamps justified his choices, during a press conference, after the publication of the list of 25 players called up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Exit the three-way defense
The ax fell. This Wednesday, Didier Deschamps unveiled a list of 25 players invited to participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar (November 20-December 18), where the France team will face Australia in Group D (Tuesday November 22) , Denmark (Saturday November 26) and Tunisia (Wednesday November 30). Facing the media, the coach of the Blues first announced the return of a defense with four defenders, detrimental to the great absentee Jonathan Clauss. “Obviously the option is not a three-way defense.” A defense that raises questions all the more with the uncertainty about the state of form of each other. But “DD” reassured on Presnel Kimpembe and Raphaël Varane. “Presnel will be available for the PSG match this weekend. Raphaël is not going to play but he will be available for the first game.
“No worries” for Benzema
Recognizing that the absences of N’Golo Kanté and Paul Pogba constitute “big losses”two 2018 world champions on the sidelines, the French technician has no doubts about the level of play that will be displayed by his circles despite the international inexperience of some. “I trust them, they will do anything.” Among them, the Marseillais Jordan Veretout – “He has regained a good level” – and Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga. “He showed some interesting things straight away when he came with us.”
A defense that does not have all the guarantees, a midfielder with limited experience but a fiery attack that can count on Kylian Mbappé and the 2022 Ballon d’Or Karim Benzema, injured in the thigh and absent with Real Madrid. “I spoke with Karim to get the ins and outs. If he’s not on the pitch, it’s because he had a little problem (…) There is no worry about next week. An uncertain time as to his chances of going to Qatar, Olivier Giroud will be there. “If I make this choice, it’s because I trust Olivier and because the situation today is not the same as in the summer of 2021.”
