The unauthorized biography of Didier Deschamps, titled “The Hidden Face of Didier Deschamps,” reveals a more complex and nuanced portrait of the French football manager. Bernard Pascuito, the author and former editorial director of France Dimanche, highlights both the captivating and ambiguous aspects of Deschamps’ personality.
Pascuito discusses Deschamps’ weaknesses, intimate wounds, and the impact of personal experiences on his character. The biography delves into Deschamps’ response to criticism, such as the episode with José Anigo, where Deschamps was called “Calimero,” and explores how past traumas, like the loss of his brother at the age of 19, have shaped his worldview.
The book also touches upon Deschamps’ playing career, emphasizing that he was not more gifted than others but compensated with a strategic mind. Pascuito reflects on how Deschamps is often remembered as a water carrier, a term famously used by Michel Platini, and explores Deschamps’ obsession with winning.
Overall, the biography provides insights into the multifaceted personality of Didier Deschamps, portraying him as a human being with strengths, weaknesses, and a relentless drive for victory.
