The resignation of Deschamps from his position as head coach of the French team was unexpected for many fans, especially since he led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup. After their loss to Argentina in the final of the Qatar World Cup, where they finished second, Deschamps received a contract extension with the French team until the 2026 World Cup. However, his sudden resignation has come as a surprise.
Those who have been following the recent turmoil within the French team know that Deschamps' resignation is due to conflicts with several star players within the team. Previously, Deschamps did not call up Mbappe for two consecutive national team training sessions, which was surprising given that Mbappe has been a leader within the French team. He continuously scored goals to help France fight against Argentina until extra time in the 2022 World Cup and became the captain of the French team after the tournament. However, Deschamps did not include the captain in the national team matches, indicating that there were intense internal conflicts between Deschamps and some of the players.
These star players, who do not listen to his commands and often form small groups in the locker room, have made Deschamps decide that he no longer wants to continue coaching the French team. It seems that after Deschamps' resignation, Mbappe will carry the blame. Mbappe has long wanted Zidane to replace Deschamps as the head coach of the French team, and now it seems that his wish has been fulfilled.
