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'He could break his leg!' - Didier Deschamps rages over 'American football' tackle on Michael Olise during France's win over Colombia | Goal.com UK
- Deschamps condemned Colombia's late challenge, saying the game should not resemble American football and that there were no serious consequences
- Deschamps warned about the danger of the Olise tackle, saying if the winger hadn’t jumped he could have broken his leg
- Deschamps highlighted that player rotation was used to balance international duties with club commitments
- Deschamps praised the team’s performance, noting two high-quality rehearsals ahead of the World Cup roster
- Deschamps confirmed the squad rotation aimed to protect players from injuries during a busy season
- Olise survived the late tackle thanks to quick reflexes, preventing a potential long-term injury
- The match featured a maiden international goal from Desire Doué and a close-range header from Marcus Thuram
- The friendly in Washington served as a high-intensity warm-up ahead of the World Cup roster announcement
- France used the tour to test players amid expectations for the World Cup roster and preparation
- Deschamps reiterated the importance of maintaining focus and discipline amid club pressures
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