Let’s talk about yesterday’s matches, and in particular the Spanish victory against Italy (1-0). A score which does not reflect the ultra-domination of La Roja, which completely suffocated the Italians, it was embarrassing. In any case, after this 2nd victory synonymous with qualifying, coach Luis de la Fuente did not pretend at the press conference:
“No team is better than us, but we have to keep working and we have to keep our feet on the ground. I think it was our best game since I took over this team. We had a great match at all levels, we are the best in the world when it comes to adapting to situations on the pitch.”
“I am very proud of the result, of leading this team, of the way we played. I don’t see any limits to this team. But it’s a very tough tournament, our opponents will become stronger as the tournament progresses. »
According to the latest elements observed in training, the coach could leave his 4-3-3 aside to return to the famous “asymmetrical 4-4-2” of the 2018 World Cup, with Rabiot in the role of Matuidi on the left side. Grizou would play higher up, just behind Thuram, who would be preferred to Giroud up front. Dembélé would occupy the right side, and to accompany Kanté in recovery, we could see the great return of Tchouaméni.
Which would give us the following composition: Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez – Kanté, Tchouaméni – Dembélé, Griezmann, Rabiot – Thuram.
And we admit to thinking that it’s better that way. Even if he really wants to play, and we can understand that, common sense requires us to remain careful. The tournament is still long, the Blues can a priori get by without him for the pools and at worst if things get tough, then we would bring him into play.
But calm down, it would be a shame to jeopardize the rest of the competition on a clash with De Vrij in the 4th minute this evening.
I’ll let you read this quietly.
Because yes, the mask worn yesterday in training by Mbappé is not regulatory, the UEFA statutes are clear on this subject:
“Medical equipment worn on the playing field must be of a solid color and must not show any identification of the team or the manufacturer,” it is written in article 42.
Afterwards, they must be aware eh and if the staff ever considered having him play this evening, sure they have planned another mask. It was just to mark the occasion.
We’re starting a new day in this Euro, and not just any day since the General’s France is on deck. The Blues face the Netherlands this evening (9 p.m.), with the objective of pocketing a second victory and ensuring their qualification for the round of 16. With or without Mbappé? We will follow all of this in the coming hours, obviously. For the other match in this group D, Poland and Austria will seek their first points in the competition, while Slovakia will want to confirm against Ukraine its surprising initial victory against Belgium in group E.
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