Four days before its confrontation with Morocco, in the round of 16 of the 2023 World Cup, the French team of Hervé Renard can hope to count on the efficiency of Kadidiatou Diani.
The start of the competition was particularly sluggish, but qualification for the final phase of the 2023 World Cup was still validated by Les Bleues. Silent during the first match against Jamaica (0-0), Hervé Renard’s daughters then unlocked their counter during the success against Brazil (2-1). But it was especially during the third group match, played against Panama (3-6), that things improved offensively. Thanks to her hat-trick, Kadidiatou Diani also launched her World Cup.
At least that’s what supporters of the French women’s team hope for. And even if the future Olympique Lyonnais striker scored two of her three goals from the penalty spot, the hope of seeing her continue to shine at the Australian World Cup is very present. For Charlotte Lorgeré, it is almost obvious. In her analysis of the situation of Les Bleues before the eighth against the Moroccans of Reynald Pedros, the consultant of the chain The Team therefore had a word for Kadidiatou Diani. ” You will have to be efficient. ‘Kadi’ Diani, I think that’s good, she left after a hat-trick.”
Peyraud-Magnin expected
But to manage to avoid a big disillusionment, it will also be necessary that the whole group responds present, according to the professional footballer. ” We will have to be patient because the Moroccans will want to be very aggressive on the ball carriers. (…) Efficiency is really what we’re going to have to look for. “In the meantime, Charlotte Lorgeré has spotted an axis of progression for the French women, pointing the finger at the goalkeeper. ” (We wait) a little more solidity with Pauline (Peyraud-Magnin) who can do better. “The message has passed and the appointment is made for the Bleues who will play their survival in the competition on Tuesday August 8, from 1 p.m.
