- World Cup in Qatar | French coach Didier Deschamps: We are ready to face the ‘giant killer’
- 2022-12-14 09:50:19.0 Source: Xinhua Net Sports
Authors: Yue Dongxing, Wei Hua, Wang Haoming
French coach Didier Deschamps said at the pre-match press conference on the 13th that although their opponent Morocco in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar defeated many strong teams, the “Gallic rooster” was prepared in all respects.
France coach Didier Deschamps (first from right) celebrated with his players after the match on December 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ga
On the 14th, defending champions France will meet Morocco in the semifinals. Prior to this, the Moroccan team defeated strong teams such as Belgium, Spain and Portugal in this cup, becoming the first African team to advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup. In all five matches, the mighty North African, known as the “greatest dark horse”, has solid defense and conceded only one goal, which was an own goal.
Deschamps said that although the Moroccan team’s counterattack is very threatening, the French team are also good on the counterattack. “We are as good as Morocco at breaking and breaking. We don’t give up possession. When we have the ball, we will make it work.”
He also said that they were also prepared for the boos Moroccan fans often gave their opponents. “I have seen the huge support the Moroccan fans bring to their team. We know it will be very noisy and we have to be prepared.”
Lloris, the French team’s main goalkeeper who attended the press conference earlier, also said they need to prepare for possible boos. “They have a strong cohesion both on and off the pitch. At that moment, the game environment might not be friendly to us, but we are preparing calmly. We must be ready to raise our level again.”
The winner of the semi-final between France and Morocco will face the winner between Argentina and Croatia in the final.
