France national team: Didier Deschamps calms the match against Belgium

“I consider this four-way final to be a magical break. Now that we’re there, there’s a place in the final and a potential title. It’s not good to be already in the half…”

Didier Deschamps relaxed in front of the press on the eve of the Nations League semi-final match between France and Belgium, Thursday evening in Turin. A match between two teams whose rivalry took a new turn after the 2018 semi-finals in Russia.

“I am not convinced that the feeling refreshes them, He wanted to ease the severity of the coach. This match was crucial for us because it allowed us to play a final, but what happens tomorrow will not change anything in the 2018 match. Tomorrow we will also play a place for the Nations League final.

“There was always a healthy rivalry with them, because they are a border country. Match after game was marked by some statements but also a lot of explanations… But there is a lot of respect, from my papers to Roberto Martinez and also between the players. It would be a very nice poster, with two quality teams. Players love to play such matches, where there is adrenaline and a clear goal. ”

A meeting to be held in Turin, where DD played and then coached for many years. “I came back for professional reasons, and I saw the matches here to watch the players. I consider Torino my second home, I spent almost half of my career there.Coach move. I marked my time here, even if the pitch has changed. I know a lot of people still work there, and I’m glad to be back.”

Deschamps also mentioned an episode of Kylian Mbappé complaining in recent days about the lack of support he would have had after the Euro Championships: “I don’t know what he said, I’m not interested. The most important thing is that I saw him and we discussed it. The speech I gave internally, directly with the players, is the most important. Kylian is happy with that. Be there, like all his partners, he is looking forward to tomorrow’s match. What happened is over.” The important thing is today and tomorrow.”

Finally, the head of the Blues was pleased with the new competition that several youngsters had introduced since two meetings. “There has always been competition, after that comes new players, and captured, speaking especially of Théo Hernandez or Aurélien Tchouaméni. If I get them back, it is because I am satisfied with what they did last month. Competition is always there, it matters. The more difficult the choices I have to make, the better.”