“Domenech has to explain what’s going on”

(GSM) – It seems like Raymond Domenech doesn’t have many friends these days. The national coach of France is still backed by the the French Football Federation but he is criticised by various people from the football world. Aime Jacquet, who was in charge when Les Bleus won the World Cup in 1998, is among them.

Jacquet questions Domenech’s position on the official website of the Fifa. “When holding a position like this (as a national coach), four years is enough. There are too many factors that prevent you from working well.

“I blame the French Football Federation, they failed to understand this. It is a job you can only do for four years because you are so exposed.” Jaquet took on the job as France coach in 1993 and led the French to the World Cup title in 1998 at their home ground. Domenech is in charge of the national team since 2004, but is very unpopular in his own country. France reached the World Cup due to a handball by Thierry Henry.

Journalists and supporters persist in their call for the dismissal of the national coach, but Domenech insists he will never quit his post. “People have to stop dreaming. I’m not someone who walks away,” the coach said earlier this week. Jacquet believes Domenech has done himself no favours by refusing to talk about what might be wrong with his team.

“Raymond should provide explanations on what has been happening, particularly since EURO 2008,” he said. “This is essential. It may be emotional, but we must talk football. France played a bad game, but I have not heard any explanation about it. I’m aware that a coach is judged on his results and if he gets them, he continues. But that does not prevent us from talking about the game or a bad performance.”