The Bleues neo-manager revealed his first list of 26 players on Friday during a press conference where he was quizzed on various issues.
Focus on the World Cup and the Olympics. The day after his appointment as coach of the France women’s team, Hervé Renard addressed the press on Friday March 31 to unveil his list of 26 players who will join Clairefontaine for Monday’s friendlies against France to prepare Colombia (April 7th at Clermont-Ferrand) and Canada (April 11th at Le Mans). The French technician then spoke about his decisions, his goals and some individual cases. Franceinfo: Sports looks back on his first words as Les Bleues manager.
The return of the experienced Eugénie Le Sommer
The Lyon forward, who has not worn the tricolor since April 2021, returns to Clairefontaine: “With Eugénie, my message is very clear: she has an unparalleled experience.”reminded Hervé Renard.
Top scorer in Les Bleues history with 86 goals in 175 selections, the Lyon striker, strong in her lead, will be an important piece for this gathering, the technician assured: “We really need their experience and intelligence in the game and I can’t wait to see them in action. As they say: “Welcome back”!“
Wendie Renard and the captain
It was she who sparked hostilities against Corinne Deacon by announcing her withdrawal from selection. Wendie Renard is part of Hervé Renard’s first list. Taulière from the selection, the OL defender should soon have a discussion about the captaincy. “I’m always in the habit of warning prospects about the press, so I’ll have a discussion with herexplained the coach, who also wants Take the pulse of this group because it will be a discovery”.
The injured Katoto and Henry arguing
Hervé Renard announced he had contacted the players who are currently injured and are therefore not on his list and knew he would be questioned about some of them. Marie-Antoinette Katoto, the Parisian prodigy who was part of the revolt against Corinne Deacon, and Amandine Henry, who is shunned by the manager, are the two most important. “Marie-Antoinette (Katoto) is an important player in this team. My biggest wish is for her to be with us [au Mondial]. She is six months post her surgery [d’un genou]there’s still time.” As for the Lyonnaise, the coach opened the door: “I wanted to know how she is, I wanted to know her state of mind. I was reassured on that point. She is one of the pre-eligible players. There will be more than 23 players who will start the internship for the World Cup . Some will prove need that they belong.”
Last square target
Less than four months before the World Cup, organized from July 20th to August 20th in Australia and New Zealand, Hervé Renard has little time to get an idea of his group. The Olympic Games in Paris 2024 follow a year later. The technician knows that he is expected and has clear goals: “In both competitions it is important to finish at least in the last four” he surmised. Better if there’s a chance of winning it won’t be necessary “do not deprive yourself of it“.
Corinne Deacon’s estate
Hervé Renard, who was inducted at the head of the Blues on Thursday after Corinne Deacon fell on March 9, said to himself:focuses on the present and future” of the French women’s team. “What happened before is none of my business”he added. After the recent revolt by certain executives of the group, It’s also about marking a real turning point with the decisions and methods of its predecessor. From now on, “a page is turned“.”The important thing today is to move forward, but we can give credit to Corinne Deacon who has achieved excellent results.‘ he admitted anyway.
Manage to unite a group
For this new sporting challenge Hervé Renard knows he has to get used to a women’s team, a first for him: “You don’t behave in a men’s group like you do in a women’s group‘ he admitted. It will pass”a little more communication, explanations, tolerance, but also harshness in other places. We must form a united group. We are together, we are not apart” he insisted, referring to the fact that he would discover each of them. “The employees and I are very motivated. We can achieve great things when we are united, when we have a remarkable spirit. I’ll focus on that.”
Kheira Hamraoui, a choice “above all sport”
PSG player Kheira Hamraoui, who was present at the last gathering under the Deacon era, was not called by Hervé Renard. “It is above all a sporting choice“, the reasonedThe tricolor coach after making a joke “I haven’t been prosecuting the case.” The former Saudi Arabia manager nonetheless confirmed that all issues raised by the Parisian’s case have been taken into account: “When you form a group, many elements come into play.” As a reminder, Kheira Hamraoui was the victim of an assault in November 2021, his ex-PSG teammate Aminata Diallo was charged.
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