France coach Didier Deschamps says the first-half substitutions of Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele were tactical after their World Cup final defeat to Argentina.
Speaking to TF1 after the defeat on penalties, with France able to claw it back to 2-2 and then 3-3 in extra time, Deschamps was asked about the reasons behind those changes.
“If we had been 3-0 down, we couldn't have complained," said Deschamps.
"We didn't do the right things for an hour, but then with a lot of courage, energy and quality, we pushed Argentina to the limit.
“If I made those changes so early, it's because I was not satisfied and I felt convinced we could do better. That doesn't mean the players who went off were more guilty than the others."
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Wewouldbefine
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He needed Giroud till the last drop because what that Kolo or whatever they called him missed was unacceptable but what God has chosen can’t be disclosed. Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷. France 🇫🇷 come back strong next time.
Trippyfc
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France have the best players but they need a better coach. Deschamps needs to step aside now for Zinedine Zidane. If the French football federation makes the right choice, they will win the Euro Cup and the world Cup.
you were probably wearing a clown outfit while making this comment.
Suebopstuz
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he was supposed to call martial after benzema injury crisis
Real_HEAVEN1
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sack descamp
solibay
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France have the best players but they need a better coach. Deschamps needs to step aside now for Zinedine Zidane. If the French football federation makes the right choice, they will win the Euro Cup and the world Cup.
A coach who took France to two word cup final is not good imagine. ....ppl like you is not needed on this App
Caydklnpsu
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France needs more strikers only Mbappe won't be enough
Tataiostz
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France have the best players but they need a better coach. Deschamps needs to step aside now for Zinedine Zidane. If the French football federation makes the right choice, they will win the Euro Cup and the world Cup.
Graphics100
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The coach did well
sirhtain
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The best Coach in World Cup 2022.
fourthorty430
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The coach made great changes that gave France teammore energy and intensity
Victorspurs
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Giroud can’t be considered as one of the best strikers in the world and I don’t know why