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What is 'a step below technically'?
When a coach says their team was 'a step below technically', it means they felt their players lacked the skill, precision, or execution compared to their opponents. In football, technical ability covers everything from passing and dribbling to shooting and tactical awareness. Deschamps' admission suggests Spain outperformed France in fundamental footballing skills.
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