US EditionFrance Coach Deschamps Defends Decision to Play Dembélé and Doué After Both PSG Stars Got Injured
Didier Deschamps defended the French national team medical staff's decision to field injured PSG players, citing professional assessment and player willingness despite risks.
- On Monday, France coach Didier Deschamps responded to Paris Saint-Germain's accusations about injuries to Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué sustained during the Ukraine qualifier on Friday.
- After the injuries, Paris Saint-Germain accused French Football Federation national team doctors of ignoring medical warnings and sent an urgent letter expressing concern.
- Medical updates show Ousmane Dembélé will be sidelined for up to six weeks and Désiré Doué faces about four weeks out after injuries sustained during international duty.
- Deschamps insisted his staff had properly assessed the players and expressed understanding for PSG's reaction while rejecting suggestions of a club-versus-country conflict.
- Ahead of Tuesday's qualifier, Deschamps emphasized the France national team's serious preparation and staff's routine checks on players despite losing key players, noting, `Our only opponent is Iceland`.
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Mankato Free PressFrance coach defends decision to play Dembélé and Doué after both PSG stars got injured
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps has defended his decision to play Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué in a recent World Cup qualifier where both Paris Saint-Germain stars were injured.
Deschamps Defends Playing Injured PSG Stars Despite Criticism | Sports-Games
France's coach Didier Deschamps justifies his choice to field injured PSG stars Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué in a World Cup qualifier, regardless of the backlash from PSG. Both players face weeks on the sidelines, leading to disputes between club and country over player management.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: France coach Deschamps defends handling of Dembele and Doue’s fitness
France coach Didier Deschamps defended his staff’s handling of Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue’s fitness after both Paris St. Germain players were injured on international duty, following criticism from the European champions.
Soccer-France coach Deschamps defends handling of Dembele and Doue's fitness
PARIS (Reuters) -France coach Didier Deschamps defended his staff's handling of Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue's fitness after both Paris St Germain players were injured on international duty, following criticism from the European champions.
The selector of the French team was logically revived on the attacks of the Paris SG against his staff. From the third question, he wanted to close the subject.
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