An anecdote that makes you smile.
Present on the Canal+ set as a consultant for the World Cup in Qatar, Christophe Jallet recounted how, for half a day, he thought he was going to start a 2014 World Cup match in Brazil.
It was the Blues' third group game against Ecuador (0-0).
Didier Deschamps had rotated, as will probably be the case this Wednesday against Tunisia (4:00 p.m.).
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It was actually Blaise Matuidi who put this idea in his head.
“
During the day, there is Blaise (Matuidi) who comes to see me and who says to me: Jaja, you are a starter tonight
”, says the former side of PSG.
The latter at first finds it hard to believe, but his teammate insists: “
Yes, you're going to play, that's for sure!
".
Once in his room, Jallet turns on the TV and comes across a program from Equipe TV announcing that he will be a regular.
Hope is soaring... Before descending immediately: “
Ten minutes later, announcement from the team, I see Bacary Sagna playing on the right!
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