You’d have to think that losing probably the most influential player on and off the field can’t be a good thing for France head coach Raymond Domenech after it’s been alleged in the European Press that Thierry Henry stood up for his teammates at halftime of their 1 – 1 draw at home against Romania.

Via Guardian 

Domenech’s side have been the architects of their own downfall with another sub-standard display resulting in a 1-1 draw against Romania at the Stade de France on Saturday. The spirit in the camp has not been helped by revelations this morning of a pre-match row involving Domenech and his players, led by Thierry Henry.

Le Parisien reported Domenech tried to spark a reaction from his players before the Romania game by questioning their hunger. Henry is believed to have responded on behalf of the squad by stating the players were uninspired by training sessions before adding: “I have been in the France team for 12 years and never have I been in this situation. We do not know how to play, where to go, there is no organisation. There is no style, no guidance and no identity.”

The French Football Federation (FFF) insists there is “no urgency” to speak about the matter but the incident is sure to create further questions about Domenech’s position, which could become untenable anyway should the team not qualify.

The FFF president, Jean-Pierre Escalettes, pledged his support to Domenech yesterday, saying: “I repeat: yes, yes, yes. I have to say it three times. He has the job of qualifying us for the World Cup. And I repeat that even if we have to go into the play-offs, it’s still Raymond Domenech’s job.”