Libération reports that the FFF may have intentionally weakened Deschamps’ position by using the Evra interview as a pretext. The publication claims that the Federation’s move could be a step toward preparing for Deschamps’ dismissal if the French national team fails to qualify for the World Cup.
If France does not succeed in overcoming Ukraine in the play-offs, with the decisive match scheduled for November 19 at the Stade de France, the FFF might consider replacing Deschamps with Zinédine Zidane. Zidane, currently an assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, has been gaining coaching experience, and recent outings with Real Madrid have showcased his involvement and proximity to the pitch. The text also mentions Jose Mourinho describing Zidane as a “great coach.”
The fate of Didier Deschamps appears to be linked to the outcome of the matches against Ukraine, with the suggestion that failure to qualify could lead to his dismissal and Zidane taking over the coaching position for the French national team.
