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Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test
‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’

TL;DR
- Didier Deschamps wants France to keep their attacking approach, highlighting their 'capacity for danger'.
- Deschamps returned to the squad after compassionate leave following his mother's death and was touched by his team's support.
- France scored 10 goals in the group stage but Deschamps acknowledges they conceded too many opportunities.
- Deschamps described Sweden as a 'solid' team with world-class forwards and noted their physicality.
- Marcus Thuram is unavailable for the Sweden match due to a minor muscular issue; N'Golo Kanté may be fit for the bench.
- William Saliba is being managed for a back injury but is expected to play.
- Graham Potter believes Sweden must 'play the game of our lives' to stand a chance against France.
- Alexander Hien is out for Sweden with a hamstring strain.
- Potter emphasized Sweden's togetherness as their biggest strength.