Paul Pogba can count on the support of Didier Deschamps.
In an interview with
Brut
, the coach of the Blues wanted to provide strong support to his player, at the heart of an extortion case in which his brother is involved.
The extra-sporting situation of the Juventus Turin midfielder will in no way disturb the boss of the Blues when making his list for the World Cup in Qatar (November 20-December 18).
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During this exchange “DD” recalled several times that his midfielder was “
victim
” of the situation (listen from 11'45'').
“
It is the one and only affair
”, decided in the preamble Deschamps wishing to rule out any misunderstanding.
Paul Pogba's brother claimed that the international had used the services of a marabout to cast a spell on Kylian Mbappé, his teammate with the Blues.
A version also disputed by Pogba before the investigators.
“
He is a victim.
These are not rumours, these are erroneous things (the use of a marabout in order to harm Mbappé).
Afterwards, if you want to create stories within stories… The only factual story that is today in the hands of justice.
Moreover, since this is the case with two investigating judges, there are a lot fewer who talk and say nonsense.
So he is
a victim, ”insisted the coach, specifying to exchange “
regularly
” with the international.
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Deschamps acknowledged that this affair had been "
a very difficult moment
" for his player but was also reassuring about his psychological state, indicating that the "Pioche" had "
a big mind
" and that he "
was fine
."
On the physical level, Paul Pogba continues his recovery after having suffered a lesion of the lateral meniscus away from the field since the end of July.
The 2018 world champion hopes to be ready for the Qatari meeting.
I say it and I repeat it, it would be better if there was a little more serenity and tranquility.
It's not quite the case
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps was also questioned about the climate weighing around the France team.
The last results have not been good, several injuries are to be deplored (Maignan, Varane, Lucas Hernandez in addition to Pogba...) and the president of the French Football Federation, Noël Le Graët has been accused of harassment by d former collaborators.
Not ideal for preparing for the big meeting at the World Cup (from 14'25'').
“
I do not abstract, I relativize.
I say it and I repeat it, it would be better if there was a little more serenity and tranquility.
It's not really the case
, ”he admitted.
If there are those who want to do more, to be spokespersons, that's up to you.
At our level and with my staff and the players, what I can tell you is that we have been and we will continue to be vigilant about what can happen at our level.
Didier Deschamps
Finally, on the burning subject of France's participation in a disputed World Cup in recent weeks in a country singled out for its numerous breaches of respect for human rights, Didier Deschamps made an update (to from 22'41) closes in front of his interlocutor.
"
I am a participant, I have just told you but you do not listen to the answers I give
", first explained the coach, annoyed.
"
I have just told you: to participate is not to condone.
You may take the time to understand the process.
There are decisions that have been made... (...) If there are those who want to do more, to be spokespersons, everyone is free.
At our level and with my staff and the players, what I can tell you is that we have been and we will continue to be vigilant about what can happen at our level.
We are hosts in an organizing country.
There was a certain situation in Brazil in 2014 as there was in Russia
,” Deschamps concluded.
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