Tag: Didier Deschamps

France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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?
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba criticised by France manager

Didier Deschamps has suggested William Saliba still needs to develop before he can become a starter for France.
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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.
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY - OCTOBER 21: Mattéo Guendouzi of SS Lazio greets the fans during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and SS Lazio at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on October 21, 2023 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: William Saliba of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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.
William Saliba returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

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.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
PARIS, FRANCE: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

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.
France's defender William Saliba (C) gets up to head the ball during the UEFA Nations League football match between Denmark and France in Copenhagen on September 25, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
Formula 1 2021: British GP SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: Alexandre Lacazette during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday July 18, 2021 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. (Photo by Zak Mauger LAT Images)

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...
France's midfielder Matteo Guendouzi takes part in a training session at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 2, 2019, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

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.
France's midfielder Matteo Guendouzi takes part in a training session at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 2, 2019, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

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.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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.
France's forward Alexandre Lacazette looks on during a press conference in Clairefontaine en Yvelines on August 28, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match against Netherlands and Luxembourg. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

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.
France's forward Alexandre Lacazette looks on during a press conference in Clairefontaine en Yvelines on August 28, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match against Netherlands and Luxembourg. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Alexandre Lacazette withdraws from France squad immediately after getting call-up

Alexandre Lacazette withdrew from the France squad almost immediately after being called up.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aubameyang admits being disappointed

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted he does not understand Alexandre Lacazette’s World Cup snub by France.
France's forward Alexandre Lacazette looks on during a press conference in Clairefontaine en Yvelines on August 28, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match against Netherlands and Luxembourg. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (2nd L) reacts after Atletico equalize during the UEFA Europa League first leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 26, 2018. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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.
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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...

France manager: Giroud knows he wasn’t ‘efficient’

After missing a few big chances in the France v Serbia game, Olivier Giroud has come under some harsh and frankly unnecessary criticism, but...