Les Bleues met on Monday in Clairefontaine for their two friendly matches scheduled for Friday against Colombia in Clermont and the reception of Canada at Le Mans next Tuesday.
The opportunity to find Hervé Renard, the new coach and replacement for Corinne Deacon.
The former "
boss
" of Saudi Arabia has also appointed Wendie Renard as captain of the team.
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But a player also made her return.
Amel Majri, the OL midfielder, had not been selected since 2021. And showed up on Monday at the rally with Maryam, her nine-month-old baby.
A first.
“
It is essential to give structure to players who have young children.
She has a nine-month-old daughter, it is difficult for a mother to leave her very young child at home, even if it is her job
, ”said Hervé Renard.
“
Maybe one day we will find ourselves with four or five toddlers with us, if it is well organized, that is not a problem
”.
Herve Renard
The 54-year-old technician also pointed out the nation's delay at this level compared to other countries.
“
France is a little behind.
Today, in the biggest world selections, there are a lot of things organized for children.
You have to manage to have an organized structure with a nanny, with a space for the children to have fun, play with each other... This will not harm the functioning of the group and psychologically, this is of paramount importance, continued
Hervé Fox.
To be well in your head, efficient, it is important to combine the two.
There is progress to be made in terms of this assistance, this organization.
We will succeed in doing what the United States is doing.
Maybe one day we will find ourselves with four or five toddlers with us, if it is well organized, that is not a problem
”.