Guy Stéphan, Deschamps' assistant of 14 years, will take charge of France for the key match against Norway, according to N12. Deschamps is expected to return for the knockout stages after his mother's passing.
01 · THE DISPATCH
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss the upcoming match against Norway following his mother's death, as reported earlier by The Zioneer. His longtime assistant of 14 years, Guy Stéphan, will take charge for the crucial fixture. Deschamps is expected to return for the knockout stages of the tournament.
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