The French coach, Didier Deschamps, addressed the media in one of the most critical moments since taking over the French team. The coach analyzed France's defeat against Switzerland in the penalty shoot-out, in addition to not making it clear if he will continue to lead the Les Bleus bench.
“Today is hard, it hurts. We did everything we could to make the game end differently. This is soccer and the tournament has ended for us today. There are no magic formulas in football, but balances to find, ”Deschamps assured when asked about his approach and the criticism he has received throughout the match. Regarding Mbappé, he added: “Nobody can be angry with Mbappé today. When you take responsibility, these things happen. He is obviously very affected ”.
Regarding his future, he added: “I assume my responsibilities today. I am not worried. When we win, the credit goes first and foremost to the players, when you lose it's always the coach's fault. Today I'm sad like the whole group, but you have to accept it … My future? Today is not the question, I am sad. This is not the time to talk about my future. He is scheduled to return in September. We probably deserved more, but it's football. “