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While it is said that the relationship between Antoine Griezmann and Didier Deschamps has been damaged during Euro 2024, the French coach set the record straight this Thursday at a press conference.
Gathered in Clairefontaine since Monday, the French team is preparing to start its Nations League campaign, with two clashes on the program, against Italy (September 6) and Belgium (September 9). The opportunity to turn the page on a disappointing Euro 2024 which created some tensions within the group, notably between Didier Deschamps and Antoine Griezmann, who lost his starting place over the course of the tournament.
Invited to a press conference this Thursday, Didier Deschamps returned to his relationship with Antoine Griezmann, who has long been considered his ” pet “.
Deschamps: “Antoine is certainly the player with whom I have had the most discussions”
“I talk a lot with the players. Antoine is certainly the player with whom I have had the most discussions, he has had more or less happy periods. That he is not at 100% today… He will also enter into a management of playing time. The discussions are permanent. I spoke to him during the Euro, between competitions. I spend a lot of time with the players to give them confidence.”confided the French coach.
And to add: “He has always done very good things, sometimes less good ones. When he has good feelings, his influence is important, it is up to him to do everything to string together matches.” “Grizi” knows what to expect…
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