Deschamps' Assistant: "This Isn't Where I Belong"

Guy Stéphan, assistant coach to France national team manager Didier Deschamps, commented on the situation of leading the team in their third-round World Cup group stage match against Norway.

"I feel out of place. This isn't where I belong. The coach isn't here, and I'm temporarily stepping in for him. Those are the circumstances," Stéphan admitted.

"Of course, Didier and I have spoken extensively. Even though he's away, he will still be involved in the match," Deschamps' assistant added.

The 'Les Bleus' head coach left the team's camp after news broke of his mother's passing. He is expected to return for the knockout stages.