what to remember from the course of the France team?

From a successful start to a legendary final but ended with the loss of the world trophy, the French team had an intense month in Qatar. Not many people predicted
 L’article what to remember from the course of the France team? est apparu en premier sur 24hfootnews.

what to remember from the course of the France team?



From a successful start to a legendary final but ended with the loss of the world trophy, the French team had an intense month in Qatar. Not many people predicted a new final for him given the many hardships that punctuated the weeks preceding the competition. Forfeits of Kanté and Pogba, the two usual holders in midfield, then of Kimpembe, Nkunku and finally Benzema, in the initial list, just before the start of hostilities. Didier Deschamps therefore made up with these twists of fate and managed to field an eleven which proved to be attractive from the first meeting.

And yet, here again, everything started badly with a goal conceded and the serious injury of Lucas Hernandez against Australia. But the revolt took place and the tactical choices of the coach paid off: an attacking 4-2-3-1 with a Griezmann in a particular role as a right central relay midfielder. The many questions about the real level of the French team in the absence of the players mentioned above find positive answers: Upamecano and Konaté ensure in defense, Tchouaméni and Rabiot make Kanté and Pogba forget. The only downside is the performance of a dying Pavard defensively.

Against Denmark, feared opponent because twice winner of the Blues in the League of Nations, the return of Varane is reassuring, the tenure of Koundé much less. But the France team dominates the meeting and is clinical thanks to a Mbappé author of a double. Two wins in two matches, a satisfactory level of play, a fiery attack, an amazing midfielder, a reassuring defense or almost, all the lights are green. The first real disappointment came in the third pool match, with the 1-0 defeat against Tunisia, after a terrible match, where the French hairdressers were eaten by the Carthage Eagles.

A knockout phase not necessarily mastered

No big deal, the main thing is elsewhere, the holders rested before the round of 16. The knockout phase can begin, and it will highlight the difficulties of France. Despite a goal scored before the break by Giroud, against a more playful Poland than expected, the national team is scared. It takes a great Lloris against Zielinski, and finally two goals in the last quarter of an hour signed Mbappé to blow a big blow. The France team is becoming a team that has long weak times but knows how to get out of it without too much damage.

The weak times increase against England, the most formidable rival faced so far in the quarter-finals. After a goal from TchouamĂ©ni and a generally controlled first half, but at a slow pace, the French team lost ground in the second half. The English equalizer is logical, and seemed to announce a defeat to come for the Blues, who will resist, turn their backs, score and then celebrate Kane’s missed penalty. The victory is obtained hard, the English press is still crying.

In the semi-final, the lack of control is still noted when everything starts perfectly with the goal of Théo Hernandez from the 5th minute. As against England, despite this quickly acquired advantage, France retreated, left the ball to Morocco and gave them hope. Again, we have to wait until the last quarter of an hour to breathe, with the goal of Kolo Muani. France has never totally dominated a match, which is of course a rare thing in football. But no one imagined him to be so amorphous against Argentina for almost 75 minutes. The performance of the Blues in the final puts into perspective all the progress made in terms of the game, but in no way the mental strength of a team capable of overcoming many trials.

L’article what to remember from the course of the France team? est apparu en premier sur 24hfootnews.