Mike Maignan has only replaced Hugo Lloris for two games and the new goalkeeper of the French team is already impressive. A few days after repelling a penalty against the Netherlands (4-0), he made two exceptional parades at the very end of the match on Monday evening, to allow the Blues to win against Ireland (0-1) during qualifying for Euro 2024.
It’s simple, he has already put everyone in his pocket. A “stoppage at the end of the match which is perhaps worth more than a goal” for coach Didier Deschamps, “not surprised” by his displayed level. “Mike has all the qualities, stature and mindset because he’s a leader. Through the penalty and especially this stop on this strike which is more expensive. I had no doubt or uncertainty. There was a relay to take, but Mike in full possession of his means, it’s very high level, ”continued DD.
The Ireland coach also made a point of highlighting Mike Maignan’s performance at the end of the match: “And there is this stoppage at the end which is incredible, exceptional…”. What put everyone in the pocket in less than two games.