Speaking to the press ahead of France’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar at Nice’s Allianz Arena, Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps confirmed that Warren Zaïre-Emery (17) will become the youngest post-war France international in tomorrows fixture against The Gibs. The following was transcribed live by Get French Football News.
“It’s been a busy week for Warren, especially on the outside! Warren is Warren, with his tranquillity. There’s a lot of talk about him, which was already the case with his club, but it’s taking on a little more importance with the national team. “
“He stays focused on the pitch. He’s a natural. If he doesn’t start tomorrow, he’ll definitely become an international anyway.”
The difference of becoming an international at such a young age
“When you become an international, it’s another milestone. There are prospects. The demands are higher. Warren, for example, gets a lot of media exposure. If I call him up, it’s not to make a fashion statement. When I select someone, it’s because I’m convinced they have the potential to stay with us. Sometimes it takes a bit more time.”
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