In twelve years in office and five major competitions, Didier Deschamps had never missed first place in the group stage. The series ended this Tuesday, June 25 in Dortmund, after the draw conceded by the French team against Poland (1-1). With five points on the clock, the Blues finish second in a dense and tough Group D, behind Austria (6 points), and ahead of the Netherlands (4 points). Several questions arise at the end of this lackluster first part of Euro 2024.
Offensive ineffectiveness, real evil or “luck factor”?
Eduardo Camavinga did not hesitate for a second. When asked what was missing this Tuesday, the former Rennais replied without hesitation: “Efficiency. » This is the evil that has been gnawing at this French team since the start of the Euro. In three matches, the Blues have only scored twice, on an own goal against Austria (1-0, June 17), then a penalty against Poland. No goals in the game, in short.
“We made the right crosses, the right gestures, advances Youssouf Fofana. But there is the luck factor that has tipped the other way.” France is creating chances, it’s true. This is also the argument supported by Didier Deschamps for the past few days…
