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World Cup 2010: Former PSG Coach Luis Fernandez Would Relish France Coaching Role
Fernandez is eager to take charge of les Bleus, stating that he guarantees a certainty that Laurent Blanc and Didier Deschamps cannot due to their present situations...
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Jan 15, 2010 1:08:00 PM
By Robin Bairner
Luis Fernandez has placed himself into the spotlight, indicating that he would like to be the man to take over from France coach Raymond Domenech after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The former Paris Saint-Germain boss has been linked to fill various roles since leaving Stade de Reims at the end of last season, most recently with the head coach position at Ligue 1 club Saint-Etienne. The Spanish-born former French international has his eyes set on greater things, however.
“I can bring something to the team – a state of mind, a pleasant game, ideas as a coach,” he mused to L’Equipe TV.
“Raymond is Raymond, Luis is Luis. It is certain that I would not do the same things.”
Speaking of the other candidates for the job, namely Girondins de Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc and Olympique de Marseille trainer Didier Deschamps, Fernandez said, “There is much talk of ‘Generation 98’; Laurent Blanc and Didier Deschamps. What will they do in late season? I don’t know.
“These are boys who deserve respect and I appreciate them very much, but if there is a possibility, an opportunity, I am a candidate. The team of France belongs to everyone.”
Fernandez did not appear on French FA president Jean-Pierre Escalettes’ four-man shortlist to take over the role from Domenech. Alain Boghossian and Jean Tigana are seemingly favoured over the outspoken 50-year-old, whilst Blanc and Deschamps are also involved.
The former Paris Saint-Germain boss has been linked to fill various roles since leaving Stade de Reims at the end of last season, most recently with the head coach position at Ligue 1 club Saint-Etienne. The Spanish-born former French international has his eyes set on greater things, however.
“I can bring something to the team – a state of mind, a pleasant game, ideas as a coach,” he mused to L’Equipe TV.
“Raymond is Raymond, Luis is Luis. It is certain that I would not do the same things.”
Speaking of the other candidates for the job, namely Girondins de Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc and Olympique de Marseille trainer Didier Deschamps, Fernandez said, “There is much talk of ‘Generation 98’; Laurent Blanc and Didier Deschamps. What will they do in late season? I don’t know.
“These are boys who deserve respect and I appreciate them very much, but if there is a possibility, an opportunity, I am a candidate. The team of France belongs to everyone.”
Fernandez did not appear on French FA president Jean-Pierre Escalettes’ four-man shortlist to take over the role from Domenech. Alain Boghossian and Jean Tigana are seemingly favoured over the outspoken 50-year-old, whilst Blanc and Deschamps are also involved.
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