Leaving office after the World Cup! Deschamps: I will not be in France in September next year, it feels like I am saying goodbye

French coach Deschamps held a press conference before the team assembly was completed and talked about his future plans after the expiration of his coaching period next year.

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He and Dembele and several other players need to be examined by the doctor after arrival, and I hope there is no need to make other substitution adjustments.

Talking about Ekitic

I have talked about his performance last season, which has moved to a new club this season and performed quite well in the beginning of the new season. He could have been on the roster from the beginning. After Sherky was injured, despite their different positions, our goal was to have as many offensive options as possible, and we could reposition them based on the versatility of other offensive players.

Have there been any changes in Deschamps in 2025 and Deschamps who started coaching France in 2012?

is 13 years older, but I can't tell it. I know (laughs)...

Have you arranged for next September?

Of course, everything has been arranged, do you know that my...

is really the last time?

may be the last time, and things may not be that smooth, or it may be determined by the decision of the Football Association Chairman. Our goal is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which is not only my goal. I will definitely not be here next September, I will be elsewhere, but I don’t know where it is. I felt like saying goodbye, but it wasn't. It was just the last year of coaching here. Times are changing, we must adapt to changes, and as we grow older, experience is equally important, and these experiences nourish me. Most importantly, I still feel comfortable and maintain the same desire, energy and determination.

Will you worry about the team being too confident?

No, but it has to do with the environment and where the French team is. Although it is never a matter of course to advance to the World Cup, I will also remind them that high-level competitions are ruthless. Once our performance has declined slightly…it’s not a concern, it’s just a realization that everything is not yet confirmed and we must work hard to advance.

You can also get a World Cup play-off opportunity through the UEFA Nations League, but this topic is not discussed much. Is this under your consideration?

I will do my best to achieve the best results and sincerely hope that I don't need to face this problem. This does offer an extra chance, but we will do our best to advance directly in the first six games, while knowing that there is this extra chance if the situation isn't ideal. However, our responsibilities were still the first in the group and we advanced directly.

Are intensive schedules responsible for frequent injuries?

At the beginning of the season, it is normal for players to fail to achieve their best due to shortening schedules and reduced preparation time, but the same is true for opponents. As for the high-intensity schedule, there may indeed be an impact. Saliba and Konath were still injured after normal preparations. The problem is that last season, last season, Comte suffered injuries rarely, and Saliba was injured for the second time. Injuries have always been around, but it is very difficult to quantify the effects of psychological fatigue, but it does have important effects.

Talking about Muani

I have not communicated with him yet. This is the player's choice for his career. What is important is that he can adapt to the new environment smoothly, get the chance to play and score goals. It is the responsibility of the players to manage their careers and they can ask for my opinion, but I am not really their advisor, I didn’t bring Muani this time because he hasn’t played recently.