Tag: Didier Deschamps
France boss explains why he picked Saliba over Konate
William Saliba helped France to a clean sheet in his first major international tournament start on Monday night, a 1-0 win over Austria.
Arsenal 23yo set for surprise Euro 2024 start
William Saliba could be set for a surprise start for France in their opening Euro 2024 fixture against Austria on Monday, according to reports.
Arsenal 23yo to be dropped back to the bench for Euro 2024
William Saliba impressed in a start for France against Canada on Sunday, but the French media report that he's still likely to start Euro 2024 on the bench.
Arsenal star hailed after international performance
Arsenal defender William Saliba delivers a Player-of-the-Match performance for France against Canada, boosting his chances of starting at Euro 2024.
Arsenal’s star rates himself against Premier League’s best
Arsenal's William Saliba believes he's among the Premier League's top 3 defenders, as he aims to replicate his club form for France at Euro 2024 despite past struggles.
Arsenal 23yo won’t start at Euros despite call-up
William Saliba is not set to start at Euro 2024 this summer, despite his call-up to Didier Deschamps' squad for the tournament.
Arsenal’s star Saliba struggles for recognition in France
Arsenal's William Saliba is a star in England, but faces criticism and limited playing time when representing France.
Arsenal’s defensive key against Bayern Munich
William Saliba is Arsenal's defensive rock. Can he withstand Bayern Munich's attack in the Champions League showdown?
William Saliba criticised by France manager
Didier Deschamps has suggested William Saliba still needs to develop before he can become a starter for France.
William Saliba faces psychological challenge with France, admits Deschamps
Didier Deschamps discusses the psychological challenges faced by Arsenal's William Saliba with the French national team, contrasting with his club performance.
Arsenal player makes Team of the Week after Burnley win
William Saliba has been named in the BBC Team of the Week for his goalscoring performance against Burnley at the weekend.
Former Gunner likely to return to the France squad
Matteo Guendouzi appears to have his career back on track with Serie A side Lazio, and he's now likely to return to the French national team.
Arsenal starter has been carrying injury for 5+ games
William Saliba was carrying his current toe injury even before Arsenal played against Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Saliba: Arsenal could be champions if I’d stayed fit
William Saliba discusses how his back injury last season affected Arsenal's Premier League title chances and expresses optimism for the current season.
William Saliba to start for France v Ireland
William Saliba is set to start for France in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland, due to Ibrahima Konaté's injury. Deschamps faces a defensive dilemma.
France injury issues may hand William Saliba World Cup starting chance
William Saliba's chances of starting in France's opening fixtures at the World Cup have seemingly received a boost with the continued absence of Raphael Varane.
Deschamps blames inexperience for defeat after early Saliba sub
Didier Deschamps has suggested inexperience was behind France's defeat to Denmark on Sunday, after William Saliba was substituted at half-time.
France manager calls Arsenal man a ‘true defender’
France boss Didier Deschamps has praised William Saliba as a 'true defender' as the French media predict a start for the centre-back on Monday.
Alexandre Lacazette: I don’t really have any illusions about it anymore
Alexandre Lacazette has just 16 caps for France and has not been selected for his national team since November 2017 when he played 76 minutes against Germany and scored two goals, so what's the problem? If Lacazette knows, he isn't saying...
Thierry Henry: Matteo Guendouzi gives Didier Deschamps a nice problem
Thierry Henry says Matteo Guendouzi is giving Didier Deschamps a nice problem, but the former Gunner doesn't know if the midfielder will make the France squad next summer.
Didier Deschamps: Guendouzi is a very young player but with very good potential
Didier Deschamps says Matteo Guendouzi is a player with very good potential, but urges everyone not to ask too much of him too soon.
Didier Deschamps ignores Alexandre Lacazette again
Didier Deschamps has shown, once again, that he has a personal problem with Alexandre Lacazette by leaving him out of the France side yet again, calling up Wissam Ben Yedder instead.
Lacazette: I’m always available for France
Alexandre Lacazette has said he is 'always available' for his national team after he had to turn down his latest international call-up due to an injury.
Alexandre Lacazette withdraws from France squad immediately after getting call-up
Alexandre Lacazette withdrew from the France squad almost immediately after being called up.
Aubameyang admits being disappointed
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted he does not understand Alexandre Lacazette’s World Cup snub by France.
Lacazette ‘deeply disappointed and affected’
L’Equipe claim that Alexandre Lacazette is ‘deeply disappointed and affected’ by missing out on World Cup selection and only making the reserve list.
French Football Federation: Laurent Koscielny is out of the World Cup
Laurent Koscielny won't play any part for France in the World Cup this summer, after the defender suffered an injured against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Exclusive: Petit says Lacazette must use Atletico match to secure World Cup spot
Emmanuel Petit thinks fellow Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette needs to put in a performance in Madrid on Thursday to convince Didier Deschamps to name him in his World Cup squad this summer.
8 perfect post-Arsenal job opportunities for Arsene Wenger
One of the main reasons Arsene Wenger found it so hard to let go at Arsenal is because the manager has little else in his life to distract him, but there is plenty out there for him to do.
8 perfect post-Arsenal job opportunities for Arsene Wenger
One of the main reasons Arsene Wenger is finding it so hard to let go at Arsenal is because the manager has little else in his life to distract him, but there is plenty out there for him to do.
Deschamps: Lacazette can do better
Didier Deschamps thinks Alexandre Lacazette can do more for the French national team now that he's being given more playing time.
Deschamps warns Giroud about playing time
France manager Didier Deschamps would prefer Olivier Giroud to be at a club where can play every game.
Giroud’s mental strength hailed by Deschamps
Didier Deschamps hails Olivier Giroud's mental strength ahead of France's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.
Deschamps: Giroud knows that I trust him
France manager Didier Deschamps has backed Arsenal's Olivier Giroud to continue scoring goals for Les Blues.
Deschamps urges Mbappe to stay at Monaco
France manager Didier Deschamps has warned Kylian Mbappé off a possible move to the Premier League, stressing that he should continue his development with AS Monaco.
Giroud gets Deschamps backing
Something that has remained in tact this season, no matter what was being written about him in the press, is Didier Deschamps' unwavering faith in Olivier Giroud.
Didier Deschamps – Giroud’s not 100% fit
Didier Deschamps has admitted that he might not start Olivier Giroud against Sweden as the striker isn't 100% fit.
Giroud injury from Chelsea match rules him out of France squad
Olivier Giroud will not be included in the upcoming round of international friendlies after picking up another injury against Chelsea.
Watch: Giroud shoves Payet to the ground after he scores
Dimitri Payet left the pitch in tears on Friday night as he was subbed having won the opening game for France with an absolute screamer. So how did Olivier say thank you to his team mate?
Deschamps: Giroud has lost confidence, but I trust him
France manager Didier Deschamps has insisted he still trusts Olivier Giroud, and is backing the striker to come through a rough patch of form.
Giroud's...