France – Belgium – The Blues’ ratings: Saliba strong, Griezmann uncomfortable

France – Belgium – The Blues’ ratings: Saliba strong, Griezmann uncomfortable
France – Belgium – The Blues’ ratings: Saliba strong, Griezmann uncomfortable

Mike Maignan : 7

Another very good match for the most consistent Frenchman of the tournament. He first read the Belgian intentions perfectly by anticipating the openings in depth. Then he pushed away with his foot a vicious free kick from De Bruyne, then with two horizontal shots from the City playmaker (58th) and Lukaku (71st).

Jules Koundé: 8

We would have bet on a difficult evening with Doku to contend with and no winger to free up space for him. It was quite the opposite. The most dangerous Blue (yes, yes), he fed his attackers with galettes (12th, 35th, 41st, 56th). As for Doku? He disappeared. The penultimate passer on the goal, the Barcelona player undoubtedly delivered his best match in the French team. As for Doku? He disappeared.

  • In short… The right-back position is no longer a weak point. Miracle.

Jules Koundé in the duel against Jérémy Doku

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Dayot Upamecano : 7

If he bit on Openda’s feint (27th), he shone, moreover, by his power. High recoveries, a lot of dissuasion, the Munich player is back at a very high level in this Euro and the pair he forms with Saliba is the best insurance of this French team.

William Saliba : 8

He put Romelu Lukaku in his pocket. The Gunner completely extinguished the Belgian. We expected a duel of titans but there was only one giant on the pitch. It is also on yet another duel won by the former Stéphanois that the action of the goal begins. Of course, he still experienced a moment of confusion on a too dangerous restart exploited by Carrasco (61st). But what a match!

  • In short… His best match in Blue, too.

Romelu Lukaku in a duel with William Saliba

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Theo Hernandez: 7

Very active in the first half, he lacked precision but we can’t blame him for his desire. He was the one who started the defensive action with his change of wing. The Milanese was irreproachable at the back and his return in front of Carrasco (61st) was worth all the gold in the world. A warrior, he ended up with foam at the mouth when Belgium started to come out of its den.

Aurélien Tchouaméni: 7

It’s the return of the great Tchouaméni. Very dense, his first hour of play kept the Blues afloat. Its connection with Koundé was the major axis of the French attacks with Tchouaméni for the opening, Koundé for the center. His athletic presence allowed him to recover balls in dangerous areas. We will simply criticize him for his balance on his numerous flying shots (45th, 65th, 69th).

  • In short… The return of the boss.

Aurélien Tchouaméni against Belgium

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N’Golo Kante : 5.5

When France dominates so much, when the opponent refuses the fight, its profile is much less necessary. Despite everything, he brought energy with the ball and tried to act as a relay when the team was asleep. And it is he who serves Randal Kolo Muani for the only goal of the match.

  • In short… The right pass at the right time.

Adrien Rabiot: 5

Very available, in the role of Griezmann, he started with his foot on the accelerator. But the very severe card he collected and which will deprive him of the quarter-final took him out of his game a little. A clear drop in form followed and he could have projected himself more against such an inoffensive team.

Antoine Griezmann : 3

A terrible first period where he missed absolutely everything. A strike (10th), passes completely within his ropes, his shifts for Koundé and a total of 8 balls given back to the opponent… On his right side, he did nothing good. He realigned after the break. Very discreet, he has gradually resurfaced but we expect much more from the man who remains the custodian of the Blues’ game. He is, in fact, responsible for the lack of ideas and momentum this Monday. Even if Deschamps didn’t make it easy for him.

  • In short… What if Rabiot’s suspension finally allowed it to return to the reactor core?

Antoine Griezmann against Belgium

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Marcus Thuram : 3

Failed deliveries, checks that took too long and calls at the wrong time: Thuram went through an ordeal. However, Jules Koundé gave him some good ammunition. What did he do with it? A head in the clouds (35th) and a shoulder blow (51st). The Inter player, too lonely, does not find his place in this French team and gives the impression of struggling in the void.

  • In short… Not up to international standard.

Replaced by Randal Kolo Muani (62nd), who delivered an entire country because he brought life.

Kylian Mbappé: 4

A match that resembles the start of the tournament with activity but a crazy lack of precision for a player of this level. Apart from a breakthrough in the 45th minute, he never had any impact on events before the break. Then, he chained shots off target. We expect much more from the man who must bring France out of its coma.

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