Deschamps returns to France duty after mother's death, focused on World Cup

France's national football team coach, Didier Deschamps, has returned to the United States after a period of personal difficulty following the death of his mother. Deschamps confirmed his return on Monday, stating that the experience was "a difficult moment" but that he is now well and fully focused on the upcoming World Cup match.

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It was a difficult moment, but I am well. I returned to the United States on Friday night. Everything is going well.

"I returned to the United States on Friday night. Everything is going well," Deschamps told reporters. He acknowledged the team's strong performance in the group stage, where they scored ten goals and conceded only two, but emphasized the need to maintain concentration.

"We know we are the favorites. After the three group matches, that has not changed. But we have a clean slate. We have to maintain our clarity," he said. Deschamps also lauded the current form of star player Kylian Mbappé, describing him as being at a "great level both physically and mentally."

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We know we are the favorites. After the three group matches, that has not changed. But we have a clean slate. We have to maintain our clarity.

"Mbappé is at a great level both physically and mentally. He is a world-class footballer. In 2018 he was already excellent, but he always wants to improve," Deschamps added. The coach's return signals a return to normalcy for the French team as they prepare for the knockout stages of the tournament.

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Mbappé is at a great level both physically and mentally. He is a world-class footballer. In 2018 he was already excellent, but he always wants to improve.