There is a perception in France that Deschamps, as a player and manager, has always had luck on his side.
However, since taking over the France team in summer 2012, his good fortune seems to have deserted him.
Euro 2016 had his name written all over it. After leading France to a World Cup triumph as captain in 1998, he could have added another chapter to his legend by guiding his country to another big title on home soil.
Yet, in the final against Portugal, Deschamps got it wrong, mainly being too cautious despite his team being on top.
Has he lost his touch? It is a bit early to say. The players still trust him but there have been a few other incidents where his decisions have been questionable and where his approach has been poor.
He made the wrong choices in a World Cup qualifier in Sweden in June 2017. He decided to start Blaise Matuidi, Moussa Sissoko and Payet instead of N’Golo Kante, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe, who were all in better form and shape.