PARIS (Reuters) - Didier Deschamps was coach Aime Jacquet's voice on the pitch when France won the World Cup in 1998, but now he is the one sitting in the dugout he has found his own trusted lieutenant in Paul Pogba. It was Pogba who voiced Les Bleus's frustration after two consecutive draws in the World Cup qualifiers last month, which seemed to have an immediate impact as they went on to beat Finland 2-0. He also puts the team ahead of everything, that's one of his strengths, which he passes on to the young generation." Pogba has seemingly been unfazed by all the talk that has surrounded his potential contract extension with United and Deschamps pointed out that the midfielder had a selfless approach to his role within the France team. He is there and is one of the leaders of the French team," Deschamps said on Monday.

Source: Egypt Today October 05, 2021 19:52 UTC