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Bilan de Deschamps, Walid Acherchour " On ne pouvait pas critiquer Deschamps sur le jeu sinon on te traitait de guignol ! " – 15/07

Jul 16, 2026 · 14m

Summary

This episode of L'After Foot features a heated debate on Didier Deschamps’ tactical legacy with the French national team. While one guest defends his pragmatic success and the 2018 World Cup triumph, others criticize the lack of dominant, attractive football and reliance on individual brilliance or luck. The discussion highlights the tension between winning titles and playing aesthetically pleasing soccer, concluding that Deschamps’ record is impressive but his tactical approach remains flawed.

Topics discussed

Tactical analysis of Matuidi and Elie Gauche Reflections on the 2018 World Cup team Debate on France's dominance in matches Critique of Deschamps' tactical failures Conclusion on luck vs. tactical creation
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