France-Canada: A Recap of the Match and Deschamps’ Comments
France played to a goalless draw against Canada in their preparation match for Euro 2024. The match ended without any goals, leaving both teams with a shared result. Didier Deschamps, the French coach, justified the distribution of playing time among the players in the match.
Deschamps expressed his satisfaction with the ten days of preparation, highlighting the team’s spirit and unity despite some players arriving late or dealing with minor issues. He emphasized the importance of facing tougher opponents like Canada to prepare for their upcoming match against Austria on June 17. Deschamps acknowledged the varying levels of players and the need to distribute playing time evenly across the two matches.
Providing updates on injured players, Deschamps mentioned that Aurelien Tchouameni is progressing well and is expected to return to full team training on June 14. On the other hand, Adrien Rabiot had a setback with a calf injury but is set to resume training on Wednesday in Germany.
Deschamps also addressed the absence of Kylian Mbappé in the starting lineup due to a knee injury, stating that there was no need to risk his participation in the match. Mbappé later entered the game and showcased his form, reassuring fans about his fitness ahead of the Euro 2024.
The match saw both teams struggling to find the back of the net, with Mbappé and the French team creating several opportunities. Despite the efforts from both sides, the game ended in a draw.
In conclusion, the match provided valuable lessons for the French team as they head into the final stages of preparation for the Euro 2024 tournament. Deschamps highlighted the importance of facing different levels of opponents to fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming competition.