Women’s Euro (semi-final). Germany – France: 2-1
What did you think of the Les Bleues course?
Overall good. They went to the semi-finals, we’ve been waiting for it for a while (the 2012 Olympics in London, editor’s note). But it’s a shame not to go to the end. There is a lot of disappointment. He especially lacked efficiency during this semi-final.
No, because the French team is a collective. Melvine Malard did the job. As Eve Périsset had done before. We criticized her a lot during this half but we must not forget that it is her penalty that qualifies the Blue. Again, Germany was more realistic. Like Popp’s “headbutt” on second goal. But the French have given the maximum.
Is the two less rest days another explanation?
I don’t know, only the coach could tell you about it. As I said, we lacked efficiency. We also saw a much more fragile midfield in that match. However, it is during the big matches that we see the flaws of a team. Tiredness ? Yes, some players were probably a little worse but it was especially the Germans who defended very well by preventing the French from taking depth, sometimes with two or three grips on the attackers.
Do you retain, despite everything, the positive rather than the negative of this course?
Frankly, it is above all the result that will tell if the Blue ones have taken a step. I am waiting to see.
What did you think of Corinne Deacon’s management?
On this point too, I cannot answer you. I am not just a consultant, I remain a player (at Fleury) selectable (4 capes, editor’s note).
And the absence of Eugénie Le Sommer and Amandine Henry?
Same thing, I can’t comment on that.
Was this Euro a good promotion for women’s football in France?
The campaign was pretty good but I don’t think Les Bleues’ image is at the level it should be. The France team would probably be more followed if the management was different.
Who do you see winning in the final on Sunday?
From the beginning, I announced England. Because they are at home and they have a great manager (Sarina Wiegman) who also did great things with the Netherlands (she won Euro 2017). In his team, we see smiles and fun. But, opposite, there will still be a very good team from Germany. And a final is always special, not necessarily a great match.
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