The Blues transfer to the highest of group H, due to their victory Thursday in Saint-Denis in opposition to the Moldova (2-1), 175th nation Fifa, and the draw of Turkey (Zero-Zero) in opposition to Iceland. Our regular debriefing after the video games of the nationwide staff.
We liked
Worthy candidate! He’s vice-champion of Europe 2016 however not world champion 2018, sufferer of the return in extremis of Benjamin Mendy and the whole affirmation of Lucas Hernandez. With the delicate state of affairs of those two – bodily talking – and because of his good performances in Blue, Lucas Digne once more turns into a reputable candidate to seem among the many 23 of the Euro 2020. He’s voluntary, defends suitably, brings offensively, he’s properly in his life at Everton. The whole lot rolls for the previous Parisian, who overcame and digested his failures relative to PSG or Barcelona. All the other of a Kurzawa, who has disappeared from the worldwide scene.
The concept of qualification. Qualification in hand, earlier than 70000 followers nonetheless on the Stade de France, we are going to now reside the months of ready, earlier than the Euro. Make his lists, think about a future of club-holder in Giroud, think about a ultimate victory. The qualification at all times opens horizons, the concept of a fascinating summer time. The chilly occurs, the dream too. These months are blessed.
We didn’t like
Poor offensive animation. Often, Pogba and Griezmann, by their passes, unlock conditions, create play, destabilize blocks. The primary is at all times wounded on the toe, the second doesn’t appear joyful day by day in Barcelona and his affect is felt in choice.
France – Moldova: “We didn’t do an excellent match,” Griezmann admits
Due to his low enjoying time, Giroud, although concerned on each objectives, didn’t suggest a lot. Mbappé was probably the most stirring however the success fled. Coman stays too tough whereas he has an opportunity in the long term. In the long run, few sharp assaults, few objectives (one on penalty) in opposition to Moldova who feared the spanking. Tolisso was not both this sport animator of the extra distant traces.
Mandanda, too honest. Concerned final month on the Turkish equalizer, not clear in his output on the triple blunder of misplaced Lenglet along with his heads again, Steve Mandanda doesn’t export staff of France the serenity it offers in Marseille. He doesn’t overlook Hugo Lloris, at all times harm his elbow.
France-Moldova: a lackluster qualification for Euro 2020