France coach Didier Deschamps admitted that the expected scorching heat in Philadelphia during Saturday's match against Paraguay is "not ideal" but didn't want to make a big deal out of it.
"It's not ideal. But I'm not too worried about the heat. Together with the medical staff, we've made sure that various measures have been put in place," the coach said on Friday ahead of the last 16 clash.
The temperature is expected to be above 40 degrees Celsius, which could be an unexpected advantage for underdogs Paraguay.
"The weather is, of course, very similar to what we have in Asunción. Even though we're used to such conditions, this is weather that will undoubtedly influence the game," Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said.
Defender Junior Alonso added: "That's completely normal for us. Hopefully it will get a little warmer tomorrow."
"It's not ideal. But I'm not too worried about the heat. Together with the medical staff, we've made sure that various measures have been put in place," the coach said on Friday ahead of the last 16 clash.
The temperature is expected to be above 40 degrees Celsius, which could be an unexpected advantage for underdogs Paraguay.
"The weather is, of course, very similar to what we have in Asunción. Even though we're used to such conditions, this is weather that will undoubtedly influence the game," Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said.
Defender Junior Alonso added: "That's completely normal for us. Hopefully it will get a little warmer tomorrow."
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