The French team sank this Thursday against Croatia (0-2) in the quarter-final of the League of Nations. In difficulty at the Poljud stadium, Didier Deschamps' men have not escaped criticism, especially from Alain Giresse. The ex-French field-ground particularly pointed out the first half of the double world champions.
“There is no rational explanation, when everyone is at this point in unison with what should not be done!” The Blues had no pace or commitment. They did not respond, either individually or collectively that the opponent imposed. Behind, it was feverish, the environment was out of date and our attackers did not create a difference. Except on the two possibilities for Mbappé, a sort of exceptions confirming the rule of an insipid first half. She did not look like nothing and necessarily forced Didier Deschamps to raise the suspenders of her players ”blowed the 1984 European champion.
Giresse nevertheless remains optimistic about the chances of qualifying the Blues during the return match, this Sunday at the Stade de France. “The basis is to believe it, so of course it's playable!” But it will be necessary to present something else at all levels, of course by making changes. It will be necessary to both have control and put rhythm, but with intelligence and lucidity. The Croats will surely wait for the Blues, so we will have to go and get them, putting speed, especially in the circulation of the ball ”, explained the Girondin.
