Deschamps optimistic about France's future despite world cup exit
French boss Didier Deschamps bemoans his side’s world cup exit as Germany got the better of France in their 1-0 quarter-final win. However, the 1998 world cup winner inclines towards a brighter side of his team despite a ‘frustrating’ loss.
“We are not as experienced as Germany but I am proud of what we have done on the pitch and behind the scenes. I know I have a lot of work to do but it's promising.”, he said. “We would love to keep the momentum and keep the quality of the team. Although I'm disappointed. there are a lot of positive things happening with this team.”
Deschamps was only left to rue the numerous chances spurned by his side and refrained from being critical about his star striker Benzema, who frittered away some gilt-edged chances to get back his team into the game. He said,”Sometimes you need a bit of luck on your side, or to be a bit faster. Also [Germany goalkeeper Manuel] Neuer made some good saves. This is the highest level of football, we had chances, but unfortunately we were not as efficient or as lucky as we could have been.” He further added,”Karim had one or two chances. He didn't score but I don't think he needed much, that little bit extra you need to score a goal was not on our side."
Amidst the heart-break, the 45-year old was magnanimous in praising his teams efforts saying, “I am quite proud of what we have achieved so far. I'm hurt and disappointed but there are a lot of positive things happening with this team.”