Deschamps was interviewed by the Team News on Tuesday local time, talking about the current situation less than one year since the World Cup.
Have the players reached the limit of their ability to bear?
We just experienced the longest season in history, and it was almost a year-long journey for players who participated in the Club World Cup. But the game load of most players has actually been reduced because the leagues that most of them participate in have been reduced to 18 teams and there is no need to participate in European events and League Cups... only top players face more games.
Your team members are from the top camp. Are they in poor form when they returned to the team?
They are not in the best condition, which is in line with objective laws. Those players who ended later in the season would not be able to stay 100% because they returned to the team to practice later and there were fewer warm-up matches. More generally, I always work to remind players that when you go through a whole season and even games that should have had a little rest, fatigue will continue to accumulate. If you overdraw like this for two consecutive years, you will definitely pay the price next year.
remind them that they should encourage them to play less in the club?
No, but I hope they can share their true feelings with their coach occasionally. If you have not recovered yet, have to play every three days, and have poor sleep quality, tell your coach. He may give you a chance to take a turn, maybe not. But at least try to communicate, which will help you avoid getting hurt and missing out on major events.
Do they prefer to admit their fatigue in the national team?
We only have two games in each training camp, and they will never be tired (laugh). Even if they are really uncomfortable, they tend to hide it. After all, there are few athletes who have no pain or discomfort in their bodies.
National football is giving way to the club's interests, but the players' attitude does not reflect this?
They always attach great importance to the national team, but the club has a stronger voice. The pressure exerted by the latter is more direct, even the slightest injury warning (helpless)... The resistance of some clubs will trigger imitation. After all, I was employed by the Football Association, and the players were not.
Did you feel the pressure from Paris Saint-Germain in Dembele's situation?
No significant pressure. They just want to minimize the risk. Obviously, foreign clubs have deeper intervention. Even if players are eager to play for the country, my primary principle is to not put him in a dilemma... He seems to be between the hammer and the anvil. Every case has its own special features, which is why it is crucial to establish a medical communication mechanism with the club. They must protect their own interests after all. If I were a club coach and the players were slightly uncomfortable, I would also like him to stay by my side due to professional logic.
What has changed in your work since 2012?
Before the 2014 World Cup, we had 28 days to prepare. As the season evolves, the available time is shrinking. It would be a blessing if I could prepare for major events for two weeks now. The same is true for the training camp: in the past, there was a weekly preparation period between games, two high-quality training sessions can be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, and set pieces can be practiced with low intensity on Thursday... Now, in most cases, the game will be played on Thursday, although most players have just finished the league on Sunday. Therefore, there is no way to talk about the collective training on Monday and Tuesday, and by Wednesday it was already ahead of the game...
Is your job more difficult now?
cannot be more difficult, but I have to adapt. In a limited time, I can only focus on the core links. I have no time to complete all the training content I want to implement, nor can I handle off-site affairs. Everything is highly compressed.
What work can be achieved in 2012 that cannot be completed now?
Systematic repeated training.
Can physical training be conducted during the national team training?
No. The player's status was determined when he reported, and we were unable to change. What about the tactical level of
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can still be promoted, but it has been greatly reduced. It’s not that I’m unwilling to make full arrangements, but that objective conditions do not allow it. Core matters must be addressed first.
Are you always feeling powerless as the head coach?
No, I just feel that time is lacking. When communicating with other coaches, I found that everyone was facing the same dilemma. In 2014, although the players were already tired when they returned to the team, we were able to improve some players' condition through two-stage training camps.
If you advance to the World Cup, will you have planned a training plan?
cannot even be sure of whether there is a two-week preparation period. The FIFA stipulates that the player recruitment time is two days after the Champions League final (June 2), and the competition rules require that the team arrive at the competition five days in advance (June 11). Before the 2024 European Cup, we had to arrange two friendly matches. At that time, it was already very difficult to finalize the schedule... I do not reject any plan. Although I have tried to organize friendly matches in the competition, the results may not be better. The time difference adaptation cycle is well known. In addition, there are time zone differences between Canada and Mexico, venues are closed and open, and the temperature conditions are completely different...
When you attended the Club World Cup in the United States, did you think of the weather in Qatar?
Qatar is extremely easy to organize the event. Despite the controversy that World Cup, all resources are within reach and the schedule has been adjusted to November. The US World Cup requires a long-distance trip, and there were unbearable high temperatures and heavy rainstorms during the Club World Cup...
Are you worried about participating in the competition under such conditions?
My consensus with the coaching staff is clear: the accumulation of fatigue in the past two years has increased significantly. The players were already showing signs of fatigue as early as March. Can we change the status quo? Powerless.
Can you boycott the spread of events?
Only the players can fight against it. But fighting against employers is no easy task...
Does Mbappe feel like he is in better shape than last year?
There is no doubt, but this is related to his situation in Paris six months before. He is in excellent physical condition, but more importantly, his mental state directly affects his physical performance. Psychological fatigue cannot be quantified, traveling, jet lag troubles, external interference... all factors are superimposed. Will the
contract issues also affect the status?
I encountered Rabiot's situation on Monday, and I allowed him to handle the transfer matter first... Paval was supposed to participate in training, but he needed to complete the signing of Marseille, so he couldn't care about the contract and participated in training! His top priority at that time was about the future. In contrast to some views, I know how to weigh the primary and secondary, and I have more humane considerations.
Are you more worried about the physical condition of Saudi League players?
What I focus on is the intensity and quality of the game, and the schedule of these two is more critical. More and more outstanding players are heading to Saudi Arabia, not only players at the end of their careers. Special O's club participated on Friday. Although it was not included in the Riyadh Crescent roster, he had plenty of time to adjust his schedule when watching the game on site. This is the advantage. I will not rule out any players who play in Saudi Arabia.
Will the hot weather force you to change your tactical deployment?
needs to adapt, but it does not disrupt the system. The high-pressure is the most expensive. I've witnessed some teams implementing this tactic in the United States, but how long can I last? When you are unable to maintain it, the key is not to give up tactics but to keep the formation compact and pursue maximum efficiency. Although the national team can implement club-style pressing, the core element is always physical reserve. Barcelona's failure to reach the Champions League final is a good thing for Spain, and we will confront them immediately.
It seems that you will not support Paris Saint-Germain this year...
I have never opposed Ligue 1, the other way around. But fatigue objectively exists, and our training time is getting shorter and shorter. I can't arrange two hours of training sessions, which can be divided into two sessions at most. I have experienced three daily exercises: running on an empty stomach in the morning, physical fitness training before afternoon, and ball training in the afternoon. That era has ended.
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