FRANCE MANAGER DIDIER DESCHAMPS has hit back at claims by Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas’ that he ignores the former’s criticisms.
The row began when the Les Bleus coach questioned the Portuguese’s selection policy regarding first-choice France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who signed for Spurs in the off-season but has spent the majority of the season on the bench.
And the animosity has now escalated, as Deschamps responded angrily to the Spurs boss’ dismissive comments of the Frenchman’s criticism, with Villas-Boas quoted as saying it goes ‘in one ear and comes out of the other’.
“I have two ears as well. What he says has the same effect on me,” Deschamps told reporters.
“We are not talking of a player who does not play. Since he (Lloris) played his excellent match against Spain (France’s 1-1 draw last month), he has kept goal three times.
“Hugo is playing one match per week. Of course, he would like to play more and it is not the case for the moment. He is getting on with it as best he possibly can (but) obviously he would like to play more.”
Lille forward Dimitri Payet has also commented on Lloris’ situation, claiming that he has been surprised to see his compatriot rotated with Brad Friedel.
“It is a difficult situation,” he said.
“It’s not easy for him to deal with that. But we are all aware of his talent and I hope he can quickly regain his place on the pitch.”
This list is a disgrace. Balotelli? Busquets? Drogba? No Kompany? This thing is based purely on reputation not on merit.
As for the winner it should be Iniesta or Ronaldo. It should be for a player who has achieved something, Messi won nothing this year, Iniesta led Spain to the euros and Ronaldo won la liga for Madrid. People hate Ronaldo for various reasons but no one can deny his record or talent.
The award is for the Player, not the team or the trophies that were won.
If Messi played for Getafe he’d still be the best player in the world.
People used the same logic for Messi over Ronaldo for the last two years. Time for Ronaldo to get the recognition he deserves.
Again the award is for the best player
No one gets it to give them the credit they deserve, it’s a totally fair voting system
The day Ronaldo wins it is the day he deserves it. It’s as simple as that.