Les Bleus raise their heads against Belgium with strong choices from Deschamps

CIt was an evening that started with a strange atmosphere at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon. The names of Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappé were booed when the team line-ups were announced, proof that the Blues are going through a turbulent period. The defeat against Italy (1-3) left its mark and this reunion against Belgium represented a major challenge.

The stars on the bench

In this sense, the coach decided to review his copy and make many changes. The strong individuals of the Blues like Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé took their places on the bench. The addition of an additional midfielder with Mattéo Guendouzi should allow France to have more control and solidity. However, the start of the match is in the continuity of the defeat against the Italians, with feverishness and chances conceded. After 15 worrying minutes, the Blues begin to get their heads above water. Author of a rant noticed in the locker room of the Parc des Princes, Mike Maignan seems to have been heard: the French have a certain status and must show it.

Manu Koné’s first forays into the Belgian camp did not go unnoticed and the trio Dembélé – Thuram – Kolo Muani would stand out. On a service from Kanté, Dembélé fired a shot deflected by Casteels onto Randal Kolo Muani. The PSG centre forward did not ask any questions and fired a heavy strike that ended up in the back of the net (1-0, 29th). Already […] Read more