No “four in a row” for the Blues. After beating Ukraine (2-0), Iceland (2-1) and Azerbaijan (3-0), the French team had to settle for a draw (2-2) on Monday evening in Reykjavik. A result which does not compromise its chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, since it still occupies first place in Group D with three points ahead of Ukraine, but which still leaves observers wanting more.
Starting with Johan Micoud who, live on the L'Equipe channel, did not hide his disappointment at the level of play displayed by Didier Deschamps' players. “We shouldn't expect much from these matches and we are unfortunately a little used to not seeing a great spectacleblurted the consultant. Regarding the content, I am quite disappointed. Iceland passes the French midfield twice and manages to score two goals, so it's quite worrying. »
And the former French international midfielder continued: “Afterwards, you score two goals but you don't create fifty thousand chances either and the opposing goalkeeper doesn't make many saves. It's a bit embarrassing for the whole match. I find that this draw tastes like defeat. » A clear observation which, however, does not take into account the numerous packages on the offensive front (Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola).
Johan Micoud not tender with the Blues
And for the former playmaker of the Girondins de Bordeaux, the accumulation of matches should not serve as an excuse for Mike Maignan, captain against the Icelanders, and his teammates.
“I wonder when we can judge this French team on its physical statehe asked himself.
Because every time there is a period in the season where the France team plays, I am told that it is not the right period to be able to judge the selection. »
“At the start of the season, it’s not the right time. In March, it's not the good time because there is the Champions League. In June, it's not the right time because it's the end of the season. In September, it's the start of the year…he continued. Any time of year, it's a bad place, actually. » A tackle for the Blues who will have to finish the job in these qualifiers on November 13 and 16, against Ukraine in Paris and Azerbaijan in Baku.
