A storm is shaking the French team as the semi-finals, awaited against Spain. Marcus Thuram, the star striker of the Blues, caused a shock wave by declaring that he will not participate in this crucial match. According to sources close to the team, Thuram is deeply offended by remarks made at a pre-match meeting. He accuses Kylian Mbappé, team captain, and coach Didier Deschamps of having held comments that he considers insulting towards him, while putting forward Ousmane Dembélé excessively.
According to the information relayed, the tactical meeting, supposed to prepare the team to face a formidable Spain, took an unexpected turn. Thuram would have perceived a deliberate will on the part of Mbappé and Deschamps to minimize his role in the team, while valuing Dembélé as a centerpiece of the French attack. These remarks, whose exact content remains blurred, would have deeply injured the Inter Milan striker, who felt devalued despite his solid performance throughout the tournament. This tension reached its climax when Thuram decided to boycott the match, a rare and daring decision which risks upsetting the team balance.
Deschamps’ reaction, known for its authority and its ability to manage crises, has only won the situation. According to witnesses, the coach responded in a firm way, without trying to appease tensions. His words, described as scathing, would have left Thuram speechless, unable to reply to the inflexible attitude of his coach. This altercation has not only highlighted internal dissensions, but it also raises questions about the team’s cohesion at a crucial time in the competition.
This case comes in a context where France is under pressure to reach the final. The potential absence of Thuram, a key player for his intensity and versatility, could handicap the Blues in the face of a great Spain. Supporters, already divided, express their concern on social networks, some supporting Thuram for having taken a stand, while others criticize his choice as a lack of professionalism.
Mbappé, for its part, has not yet commented on the incident yet, but its silence fuels speculation on a possible fracture within the locker room. As for Dembélé, he found himself involuntarily in the center of this controversy, while he continues to shine on the ground. The French team will quickly find a solution to overcome this crisis if it wants to stay focused on its objective. A few days before the match, all eyes are turned to Deschamps, whose management of this conflict could define the outcome of this campaign.
