it tough to cope with high expectations at Euro 2016.
France have the quality to win Euro 2016, but may find it difficult
to handle the pressure of playing at home, according to Arsenal
manager Arsene Wenger.
Didier Deschamps' side are among the favourites to win next
year's tournament on their own soil and the Gunners' boss is
impressed by Les Bleus' new generation of stars such as Paul
Pogba and Antoine Griezmann.
Wenger, though, feels it will be a tough hurdle to get over the
expectation levels as they do battle against the likes of world
champions Germany and holders Spain for European glory.
"With the generation of the Pogbas and Griezmanns, they have
great potential," the 66-year-old told Le Parisien.
"But it will also depend on how they deal with pressure. Brazil
cracked during their own World Cup, England went wayward in
their own Rugby World Cup, France did not win the their Euros in
basketball…
"Sport has become so vital in our society that the players have
more and more pressure on their shoulders. That is multiplied
when you are playing in a competition at home."
Wenger was also asked about Paris Saint-Germain's chances of
Champions League success, with the Frenchman stating
Barcelona and Bayern Munich are the teams to beat.
"They have the ability to dream about it," he said. "It will be
without a doubt difficult to beat Barca and Bayern. Those two
teams are above the rest and PSG are just behind, but the
season is long.
"It is always a pleasure to run into Laurent Blanc and president
Nasser [Al Khelaifi ]. I am very happy that their club is getting
good results."
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