France manager Didier Deschamps is “happy to be back in Italy” for tomorrow’s international friendly against the Azzurri.
“It is a friendly, but the result is always important,” he said ahead of the Wednesday evening game at the Stadio Tardini in Parma.
France manager Didier Deschamps is “happy to be back in Italy” for tomorrow’s international friendly against the Azzurri.
“It is a friendly, but the result is always important,” he said ahead of the Wednesday evening game at the Stadio Tardini in Parma.
“When you take on a team like Italy, who are one of the best in the world, there are always special expectations and it requires a particular level of concentration.”
Les Bleus are also reconstructing after a disappointing showing in the last few international tournaments.
“Italy can represent an example to be followed. I don’t know exactly what to expect from Italy, as in terms of systems they can adapt with a three-man defence or a 4-3-3. I’m certain Cesare Prandelli will choose a very attacking side.”
Deschamps spent much of his playing career at Juventus and was also their Coach in Serie B in 2006-07.
“I was happy in Turin, both professionally and personally. I have only positive memories. I’m happy to be back in Italy, even if I had hoped this game would be played in Turin.
“It will be wonderful to meet up with players who I knew and had the pleasure to train.”