Didier Deschamps’ favorites before the start of the World Cup

A probability of one in eight. In an interview given to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Blues coach Didier Deschamps gave his favorites before the start of the World Cup next Thursday.

For the Basque tactician, eight teams emerge for the final victorynamely: France, Spain, Germany, England, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil and Morocco as he explained:  Spain, who, under the leadership of De la Fuente, brought speed to their possession game. And this speed is difficult to manage. Germany, a great football nation, thanks to the quality of its players. Just like Tuchel’s England, which I really like. Portugal, which should not be underestimated. The two South American teams, Argentina and Brazil. And why not Morocco, which continues to progress? »

Don’t play the competition before you really play it

If for the French coach, France is “One of your favourites”.However, he wants everyone, players and staff alike, to not be too confident. :  The important thing for my staff and the players is not to consider that everything is a foregone conclusion, nor that we have an appointment in the final on July 19. There will be difficult times during the World Cup. Ambition is important, but at the highest level, there is no mercy for anyone. If you don’t give your best, you pay for it immediately. We experienced it during the Euro against Switzerland. »ÂAs a warning, the Blues lost to Ivory Coast on Thursday in a friendly (1-2).

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