France is scary
The French team ends this October international break with a sad 2-2 draw against Iceland. “ America will wait », placard The Team this Tuesday morning after this poor performance from Didier Deschamps' men who will have to wait until the next match against Ukraine next November to validate their ticket for the 2026 World Cup. With a team reshuffled at kick-off, the Blues were very messy, whether in front or behind. The Team saw a “ real mistakes movie “. Individual faults, uncertain management of duels, improbable game choices, the typical defense of the Blues, and in particular its central hinge Upamecano-Saliba, took on water. “ It's not America yet », regrets The Parisian while for Progressthe Blues were “ shaken » by Iceland. Trailing at the break, the France team was able to react in the second half. A few seconds before a big miss, Nkunku equalized after a solo number. For his first start, Jean-Pihilippe Mateta opened his goal counter in the A jersey after a magnificent serve from Akliouche. For The Teamthe two attackers went through a similar evening, with errors and flashes that saved them. After having done the hardest part, the Blues relaxed immediately after conceding the equalizer after questionable positioning. After the meeting, Didier Deschamps ranted about refereeing.
Thomas Tuchel not tender with Rashford
Direction England where the Three Lions quietly occupy the head of their qualifying group. Opposed to Latvia this evening, Thomas Tuchel's men aim to definitively take shelter. For the English coach, these matches are an opportunity to confirm the right dynamic, refine the strategy and find his typical team. This Tuesday morning, the entire British press picks up on Thomas Tuchel's pressure on Marcus Rashford. As you can see on the front page of Daily Starof Daily Mirror or SunTuchel asked his striker to raise his standards. If he has regained his level since his loan to FC Barcelona, he must continue to prove on the international scene that he is one of the best players in the world. For Tuchel, it is no longer a question of talking about potential for a 27-year-old Rashford, he must act if he does not want to have regrets. Tuchel even claimed that Rash was in a situation “ dangerous » because he had not exploited his full potential and had not managed to reproduce in a match what he does in training. The striker has scored just one goal and provided no assists in six games under Tuchel. He is expected at the turning point by the German coach who wants a united collective rather than individuals.
Vitinha is unanimous
In this sports press, there was also talk of the best midfielder in the world designated by Roberto Martinez. For him, there is no doubt, it is Vitinha. Third in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the Portuguese was entitled to praise from his coach. The day before, it was Zinédine Zidane himself who congratulated him, proof that Vitinha has indeed moved into a new dimension. Whether from a personal or collective point of view, the 25-year-old midfielder is no longer afraid to shout his ambitions loud and clear, as relayed by Record. He doesn't mind saying he's aiming for the World Cup. It will first start by validating the qualification this evening in the event of a victory against Hungary and in the event of a draw for Armenia against Ireland. Coach Roberto Martínez hopes some recent flaws will be corrected and he will count on Vitinha to iron them out.
