Domenech not ready to panic yet

September 8, 2008

France continued their poor form on Saturday in the first game of their qualification for the 2010 World Cup with a 3-1 defeat to Austria.

After a dismal performance at the Euros this year Raymond Domenech just managed to keep his job but has been given a point’s target of 5 points from the first 3 qualifying games, so with one defeat already he needs maximum points from his next 2 games.

The next game is against Serbia on Wednesday so the French side need to be up for that or Domenech could be on his way.

“Qualification plays itself out in a series of matches. There is one which is coming up on Wednesday against Serbia and we must be ready, with desire and determination to continue on this course of qualification.”

“Nobody said it would be easy, especially not me,”

“This team is younger, there are battles to have and we must get to the right level.

“But I am not worried for the France team. We still have matches to play. We have time to worry afterwards.”

FFF (French Football Federation ) president Jean-Pierre Escalettes had words of support for Domenech, who said: “Raymond Domenech is the coach of the France team and he has set off with the challenge to secure qualification for France.

“It has started badly; let’s hope it finishes well.”

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