Julien Laurens and Frank Leboeuf join Dan Thomas, Steve Nicol and Craig Burley on ESPN FC to break down France’s 3-2 win over Chile in an international friendly. They also react to French manager Didier Deschamps’ criticism of William Saliba, saying he’s not ready to start.
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37 Comments
Deschamps needs to go… He has taken France the furthest he can…
Saliba is mid so that’s fine
lol he will stay play Varane
Benzema 2.0
Come off it…. Saliba is Not going to be bedrock of Les blues. He is inexperienced in international level. Konate is bedrock for next 5-8 years.
When Steve Nichol is passionately defending an Arsenal player you know something is seriously wrong
Is not Deschamps fault he has so many players to choose from.Among these current defenders Saliba is the best or second best in all stats.Funny how I wish he was English.Manu is going to start at Eurose for England…………..❤❤❤❤
Saliba and Touchemeni were not good in this game…
Comments are stupid
Deschamps knows why he is talking abt.
Saliba is a bang average defender for france.
Upamecano is their best defender I don’t why Saliba has to start
I think Craig burley should get off ESPN. Honestly he has lost it
Deschamps needs to leave end of Euros he outdated!!
He's probably a Chelsea, Man u, or Liverpool fan 😂
no need to go overboard, saliba doesnt match his style. what is there to talk about???
Rabiot & pavard are trash. Dembele & thuram should come of the bench.
Lmao as if lego head was gonna call Didier Deschamps and tell him how to do his job
I noticed thet Deschamps does not totally build confidence on players that were great in a different league but not on their national team.
It is highly recommended and a MUST for Real Madrid management, board of directors, coaching staff, people working in their club who are involved on the transfer-market to permanently sell who are currently out on loan to play for another football club, do not offer a loan with buy back clause or with a number or percentage rights, recall or return players that are currently on-loan by another football club to play for Real Madrid, ageing ((28) years old and above), inconsistent (due to limited playing time, never have played and always on the bench, poor defensively, not performing well), injury prone, those who are not comfortable playing in different position, that MUST happen on or before July 2027. We are referring to Modric, Kroos, José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias "Nacho", José Luis Mato Sanmartín "Joselu", Vasquez, Daniel Carvajal Ramos "Dani Carvajal", Courtois, Alaba, Rudiger, Arrizabalaga, Mendy, Daniel Ceballos Fernández "Dani Ceballos" Jesús Vallejo Lázaro "Jesus Vallejo", Francisco José García Torres "Fran Garcia", Diaz, Juan Miguel Latasa Fernández "Juanmi Latasa", Reinier Jesus Carvalho "Reinier", Rafael Marín Zamora "Rafa Marin", Nicolás "Nico" Paz Martínez, & Arda Guler.
Once they get sold these are the players should be sign based on their positions on or before July 2027.
Right Back: Jesus Fortea, Malo Gusto
Left Back: Alphonso Davies, Miguel Gutierrez
Centre Back: William Saliba, Leny Yoro, Dean Huijsen
Main Striker: Kylian Mbappe
Lastly Real Madrid must never offer a contract to these players for a RIGHT BACK position, that are inconsistent, poor defensively, has disadvantage of height and strength (lacks muscles), proven already that unable to stop wingers/strikers in different leagues, injury-prone, has beyond 60 million euro's transfer-market value, and ageing 27 years old and above, and turning 27 years old and above on year 2027. We are referring to Walker (33), Trippier (33), Di Lorenzo (30), Cancelo (29), Dumfries (27), Mazraoui (26), Wan-Bissaka (26), White (26), Hakimi (25), Alexander-Arnold (25), Dalot (24), Porro (24), James (24), Frimpong (23), Couto (21), Sanchez (20) and Fresneda (19).
France manager he has got the players he wants or love,the way he said to saliba,so badly,you break player confidence completely,so why you call him to the national team 😢😢
Typical French colonial Mindset
Deschamps doesn't like Saliba. Additionally, France needs a better 6 or DM/Cm.
Steve nicol acting like deschamps killed salibas whole family. Relax old man.
Credit where credit's due. Steve Nicol spitting fax!
Giroud is still chugging along
France are so predictable they play a 4 3 3 their line up is the same their midfield cant control the game mbappe only plays up the field he never plays behind the ball(defend) the middle is getting penetrated easily if they dont get gusto and olisé to the euros they will get embarrassed noone apart from griezmann is more creative than olise he will always get overlooked for playing for crystal palace gusto is better than kounde
The coach is a hypocrite why doesn't he do the same thing with dembele a forward who cant score micheal olise is better than him
The 2 dm are the reasons why france suck
Saliba is the best CD France has but deschamp has personal beef with Saliba. He’s young of course he can make mistake but Deschamp must be drinking koolaid
Arteta destroys players.
Deschamps needs to be put in a home
I don’t think people understand that Deschamps has always been like this he always has problems with certain players. You can’t talk about experience on an international level when the kid is performing very very well in the best league in the world, I’m sure he will adjust just fine theirs clearly something else or he doesn’t like Saliba
When you too jealous of someone else, you will always find some teeny tiny problem from that person and criticise it.
Deschamps is rapidly approaching the same end Yogi Lowe had for germany. Its clear time has passed him from his tactical stubbornness. This kind of result against Chile wouldve been worrying back in 2016 when they were actually a strong side. Having this result now is borderline alarm bells
Let's see all gooners gather here for Saliba 🔴⚪
i mean saliba has been world class for arsenal, stevie’s right criticizing one of your players publicly is just wrong.
Benzema Ribery and now Saliba
Frank is spot on regarding Les Bleus midfield. Overall they were so lethargic, maybe they're taking the friendly not too serious. Saliba Konate is a good combo. Mbappe was not in the mood where as Kolo Muani was electric. If you've been watching France for a long time that spark plug player like Grizou is missing big time. Chile played well, always nice to see Alexis. I'd be surprised if France will make it to Quarters let alone the Final. Allez Les Bleus!
No wonder why Benzema called Dechamps a coward😂
Saliba is one of the best defenders in the world right now! If I was him I'd do a ben white and not play for my country until they get rid of these clowns for managers!