France did not fail in its task this Tuesday against Scotland. A great success which delighted the Tricolores and their coach.
After qualifying for the Euro, the France team crossed swords with Scotland this Tuesday in Lille. Unbalanced on paper, the game was also unbalanced on the field. Even if the Tartan Army opened the scoring, the Blues had no difficulty in imposing their law. They won 4 to 1, including a double from Benjamin Pavard.
At the final whistle, the world vice-champions did not fail to express their satisfaction. Coach Didier Deschamps said, for his part, he was happy with the game and also with the whole gathering. In addition to the good results obtained, he was also able to widely rotate his squad.
Didier Deschamps (coach of the French team on TF1): “Certainties, right? In football, there is none. But convictions. During the first quarter of an hour, we were apathetic with a mistake leading to the goal. And then we did some good things by adding ingredients. It’s good for the group that was there, spreading out more playing time. We are closing a very good internship. Pavard? He is one of the most experienced players. That’s why he got the armband. These two goals? It’s not the register I expect it to be, but it’s good. It’s great for him. It was me who decided to put him in central defense, it was not him. From the moment he wasn’t comfortable as a full-back, and even uncomfortable… then in the center, there were people. On what is needed tonight, he has merit. And that will bring even more competition. Each match gives its truth. Upamecano – Konaté, there was also some respondent. »
Antoine Griezmann (striker for the French team on TF1) : “We started the match badly. It took us 10, 15 minutes to get into the match. Afterwards, we put things back in order. We did everything to give people a show, to get the victory. We are very satisfied. Benjamin Pavard? I saw that he called 1e pole and I put it strong. That’s wonderful. Plus, he finishes with the armbar. What more ? »
Eduardo Camavinga (midfielder of the French team on TF1): “An error on my part on the 1er but I continued to do what I know how to do. The team won with great success. I am very happy and my family came in large numbers to support me. Pavard? I was shocked to see him as a surface fox. He had a very good match3.
Benjamin Pavard (defender of the French team on TF1): “It’s true that I’m a rather clever person. Here I have the opportunity. I’m happy for myself and for the team. I felt very good. At the same time, there is a very good atmosphere. I felt like I could score. I scored a double and that’s so much the better. Central defender ? Very happy with what I did. I had no pressure, I was sure of myself. In this position, I feel very good. I thank the coach for trusting me in this position. Everyone saw that it was my best position. Bad start? We were focused, but we had a complicated first 15 minutes. Camavinga got back into the match well. The most important thing is that we won. Eduardo is still young and will learn. There is superb competition and we are pushing each other to the top. We will continue to move forward and work as a club.”
