France's head coach, Didier Deschamps, expressed his frustration with the team's first-half performance against England. The French team's poor start led to a disappointing loss.
Midfielder Cherki, who received his first start in the World Cup, was replaced at halftime due to a subpar performance. Deschamps was seen giving instructions to Cherki during a hydration break, but the Manchester City player responded by turning his back and walking away.
When questioned about Cherki's attitude, Deschamps chose not to address the issue directly, instead focusing on the team's overall performance. He acknowledged that some players could have done better and wished them well, while also taking responsibility for his own decisions during the match.
Deschamps and Cherki previously had a run-in during the World Cup when the midfielder appeared to ignore the coach after coming on as a late substitute in France's win over Sweden.
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot also criticized the attitude of some teammates during the first half, describing it as "shameful" and "unacceptable." He expressed disappointment in the team's performance and emphasized the need for improvement.
