According to L’Équipe on June 27, the harmony within the French national team is facing a serious test, and head coach Deschamps is facing a crisis of confidence. At the European Championship, Deschamps’ leadership and tactical decisions have not only been severely criticized by the outside world, but have also caused waves within the team, tearing apart the previously united dressing room atmosphere.
According to L’Équipe, players have expressed unease about Deschamps’ management style, especially the public dispute with young player Camavinga, highlighting the tension within the team. After the game against Poland, Deschamps criticized Camavinga for making several ball-carrying errors in the game, leading to friction between the two.
In addition, Deschamps’ use of star player Griezmann has also become a point of contention. Griezmann was surprisingly a substitute in the match against Poland and was criticized by Deschamps for his poor performance on the pitch. The coach believes that substitutes should be more energetic than starting players.
This move has not only sparked discussion among fans, but also seems to have sown seeds of discontent within the team. Deschamps’ substitutions in the game have also been questioned, being considered as failing to take full advantage of the team’s depth, further exacerbating the divisions within the team. In the match against the Netherlands, only Kolo Muani and Coman came on as substitutes, with players like Barcola, Camavinga, and Giroud not getting any playing time.
Team training intensity and tactical flexibility are also common concerns among players. L’Équipe reveals that players generally feel that the current training level is not enough to cope with the high intensity competition of the European Championship, and the French team’s lackluster performance in the group stage – only scoring goals from penalties and own goals – seems to confirm this concern.
Former international Petit publicly criticized Deschamps, saying: “I’m not surprised, it’s been going on for ten years. We should be doing much better in attack given the squad and talent Deschamps has at his disposal.”
The round of 16 match against Belgium is not only a serious test of Deschamps’ coaching ability, but also a crucial moment to repair internal rifts and rebuild team confidence. He must show flexible tactical adjustments, enhance communication with players, and regain their trust, otherwise, France’s European Championship journey may end prematurely.
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