Who is leading the fight for the lead? Deschamps will miss the crucial France-Norway match

In the most difficult test of his career, Didier Deschamps finds himself between two responsibilities. Farewell to his mother, and leading the French team in the fight for the first place in the first group of the World Cup.

While Roosters assistant coach Guy Stephan temporarily stands on the line, the question remains unclear. How much will Deschamps control the fate of the match from behind the scenes?

Jay Stephan took on the speaking mission At the meeting Norway’s match presentation on behalf of Deschamps after the France coach rushed to the United States after receiving news of the death of his mother, Jeanette, aged 89, following Tuesday’s victory over Iraq.

Deschamps will miss the crucial match against Norway that decides top spot in Group A and a path to the round of 32. In his absence, his veteran assistant Guy Stephan takes over the leadership of the team and the transfer of instructions.

Continue until the day of the funeral

Despite the bereavement, communication between Deschamps and his staff did not stop, as Stéphane said excitedly at the conference: “My thoughts are with Didier and his family. We talk a lot, including minutes before, and it will continue until the game, even though tomorrow is the day of the funeral…

Deschamps is scheduled to return to the United States “Friday night into Saturday morning,” hours after saying goodbye to his mother.

Deschamps is determined to complete the first round, as Stephane explained. “Didier wants first place, like the rest of the team, because the logistical situation is completely different.” Finishing second means a longer journey and more difficult conditions in terms of schedule and heat.