France Coach Didier Deschamps To Miss UEFA Euro 2024 Draw After Undergoing Surgery
The French federation said in a statement on Friday that Deschamps was operated on earlier this week after suffering back pain for several weeks. France will instead be represented by assistant coach Guy Stephan.
France coach Didier Deschamps won't attend Saturday's draw for next year's European Championship after undergoing surgery. The French federation said in a statement on Friday that Deschamps was operated on earlier this week after suffering back pain for several weeks. France will instead be represented by assistant coach Guy Stephan. Juventus 2–1 Monza, Serie A 2023–24: Federico Gatti’s Late Goal Helps Old Lady to Top of Points Table in Dramatic Italian League Encounter.
"It was not a light-hearted decision that I decided not to go to the draw,” Deschamps was quoted as saying in the statement. "It's always a pleasant moment, during which I really enjoy chatting with my counterparts. But wisdom dictated a few days' rest."
Tournament host Germany and France, Portugal, Spain, Belgium and England are in Pot 1 for the 24-team draw in Hamburg.
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