Deschamps: “The absence of Benzema does not change our attacking plans”

The French coach, Didier Deschampsis aware that he has lost an important piece with the damage of Karim Benzemabut some time after his debut in Qatar World Cup He made sure that this setback did not change his offensive plans.

“The unfortunate absence of Karim not changing the offensive options we had when he was there”, affirmed the coach, pointing to the ownership of Olivier Giroud in the “9” position, a player who was almost eliminated, but returned to his plans: “Even if he doesn’t score, he is a useful attacker, because he makes others score”.

Deschamps Presumed his decision not to call up any player in the position of Benzema: “The group is armed enough as it is. I estimate, what we have, we have enough.”

The coach, tasked with revalidating the world title, something no one has achieved since Brazil in 1962, prefers not to set goals for now despite the rivalry against Australia, his first rival, the same with whom they open their involvement. four years ago.

The coach does not believe that bad luck has struck his team and believes that “every team has had its adventures.”

“You have to move forward with the group we have, you don’t have to have less ambition to advance as much as possible. Those who are at the top,” he said.

No pressure, reveal Deschampswho knows that statistics will not determine, for better or for worse, his career in Qatar, where he arrived “with a backbone of veterans accompanied by youngsters who have to be an inspiration to them. “

Of all, the coach knows that, now Benzema is largely absent, the figure of kylian mbappewho at 23 years old was called one of the names of the World Cup.

“He was young four years ago, now he is less. But he has done important things before and this time has allowed him to progress and gain maturity, although he has a lot. He is better known in the world, he said.

“He has no more responsibility at an internal level, apart from his ability to make a difference and score goals. We will need him, just like four years ago. He is part of a group and he needs that group, but he has to be decisive at all times “, said.