Europe 1 with AFP 22:46 p.m., April 03, 2023

The new coach of the women's France team Hervé Renard was frank in a press conference, he will have no mercy for the rebellious players who were at the origin of the dismissal of Corinne Diacre. Hervé Renard wants to set up a "perfect harmony" within the national selection

The players who have requested the departure of former coach Corinne Diacre will be "waiting (ues) at the turn", warned his successor Hervé Renard Monday, demanding a "perfect harmony" between the Blues and their technical staff. In a press conference, the new coach of the women's France team also announced that he will keep Wendie Renard in her status as captain. A strong choice a few months before the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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Interviewer: Did you know the Clairefontaine training center?

Hervé Renard: "It was the first time I set foot in the castle. I was in the national team a long time ago (in the youth category, editor's note), I did not have the chance to know Clairefontaine and all that it represents. On the doors of each room are noted the names of those who were there, this is something important. I have respect for the tricolor house. It's a pleasure, it was a discovery day for me. I feel like a little child dreaming a little bit, I don't want to take away this naive side. I enjoy myself and I appreciate how lucky I am to be here. I have a lucky star, I landed in Didier Deschamps' room, I will try to hold it properly because he has been there for so long that it is almost attributed to him (smile). (...) It was a perfect day with the sun, in beautiful facilities. What could be better?"

Interviewer: How to tame this new group?

Hervé Renard: "It's a part where I'm comfortable, I really like to exchange. I've done it before, I've started. Sharing and transmitting what I feel is a job I love. We can say things that are not pleasant, but with form, it passes. It is important that everyone feels in perfect harmony. The speech was to tell them: +You are part of one of the best teams in the world, but to go for something big (at the World Cup this summer) there is still a significant margin to cross and it is not possible without total cohesion and an irreproachable state of mind+."

Journalist: After the "putsch" of Wendie Renard, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani (the last two are injured, editor's note), will they have additional pressure?

Hervé Renard: "They claimed things. In all objectivity, I think it can be said that they got them. But they have duties, they know it. The responsibilities are increased tenfold. They did this in their soul and conscience, I will not comment on it, I prefer to abstain. I paid tribute to Corinne Diacre, for her results, and I focus on my task with players who have demanded a change and who have had it. We are moving forward, but we will wait for them at the turn. But I'm sure they're ready."