Soccer-Deschamps demands technical improvement as France seek to overturn Croatia deficit

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Croatia v France - Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia - March 20, 2025 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match REUTERS/Antonio Bronic/File Photo

(Reuters) - France's midfield must improve their passing and be more creative as they look to undo a 2-0 Nations League quarter-final defeat by Croatia when the sides meet in the return leg in Paris on Sunday, manager Didier Deschamps said.

Croatia's Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic scored in their first leg win on Thursday, with France putting in a below-par performance.