Juve, Deschamps on Pogba: "He was fundamental and can still be"

The coach of the Transalpine national team spoke about the Juventus midfielder, absent from the squad due to a recent injury

The France coach , Didier Deschamps , wanted to analyze the situation linked to Pogba 's unfortunate season full of injuries in the press conference, a few days before the match, with the hope of seeing him again soon on the pitch also with the national team: "I spoke a lot with him. He had a very difficult season both on and off the pitch. He was a fundamental player and I hope he will be for the next few years as well ." The chapter on the Juve midfielder closed , the coach then also anticipated the start of the meeting:"We will meet on Friday at noon in Clairefontaine to do specific physical and athletic work to compensate for the time since the last game compared to the one in which we will have to play".

France, Pogba, Deschamps conference

During the conference, Didier Deschamps spoke about some of the single players called up : " Camavinga? He has great qualities and can play both roles : midfielder and left-back. We'll also have Ferland Mendy in the left-handed lane. He's not in top condition but this does not question his qualities" . Su Nkunku : " He has recovered very well from his serious injury and is finding his best form again. His role in the team will depend a lot on the system we play with " . On Lacazette 's absence, the coach explains: " Kolo Muani and Giroud are ahead at the moment, even if he has done well this season and also scored many goals. I didn't want to have too many alternatives in the role."

Then on the former Juve Coman : "He 's used to playing at a very high level and in recent years he has always won some trophies. Important for us for the goals and assists he can guarantee". In closing, he spoke of the fans' enthusiasm in following the national team: " It's a great joy to see the attachment and closeness that this team has with its fans . The Stade de France has 80,000 spectators, not all the national teams they play in front of so many people. The players need it. It is to them that they have created this bond, with young and experienced players who can identify and have this deep attachment with this France team."