Euro 2020: the head of French football ” does not believe that the job of manager Didier Deschamps is under threat after the defeat by Switzerland

The president of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Gre, said on Tuesday that he “does not think” that France’s early exit from Euro 2020 will affect the future of Didier Deschamps, but that he will talk to the coach.

Le Graet was asked at the general assembly of the French Olympic committee if France’s shock last-16 loss on penalties to Switzerland would put Deschamps’ job under threat.

“No, I don’t think so,” he said. “We mustn’t muddle things. We’ll need to talk.”

Deschamps’ contract runs until the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where France will defend their title.

“I have a lot of affection for him,” Le Graet added. “I know the difficulties of football. It comes down to so few things.”

France’s bid to add the European crown to their 2018 World Cup triumph was ended after a dramatic 3-3 draw on Monday in which the Swiss fought back from 3-1 down with less than 10 minutes remaining.

“At 3-1 I thought it was won,” said Le Graet. “I’m obviously very disappointed.

“Not to reach the quarters is a disappointment. That said, it’s the vagaries of football, everyone will tell you that.”