Didier Deschams did not find in the last Euro Cup the way of fitting the pieces into their attack, which by then already had plenty of talent and punch. It is true that two years later, players like Doué and Olise have taken over from Griezmann or Giroudalready retired, but they have also fit together perfectly, to the point that the coach seems to have finally managed to get an orchestra with too many soloists to perform.
To begin with, on an individual level it seems that everyone has their best level. Dembélé was the last to clear up doubts after his performance against Norway. He has returned to the right wing and, despite to the debate that arose, The Mosquito has managed to stay afloat even though he doesn’t play as much in the role entrusted to him. Luis Enrique. He has demonstrated his maturity and his Ballon d’Or status. As for Mbappé, in the Euro his broken septum conditioned him excessively. In this World Cup he has already arrived as a leader, undisputed captain, and in good shape.. He didn’t score against Norway but he was very engaged again, assisting Ousmane, and creating chances.
This was Dembélé’s hat-trick: 3 goals in 33 minutes
As for the new ones in the eleven with respect to the Euro, the emergence of Olise as a hook has also helped the offensive machinery function. His season at Bayern was enough of an introduction, but he is also playing a key role so far in the World Cup. Doue, For his part, he is the weakest piece since he was the one who rested in the second game, but he is the fourth forward and the one who closes on the left to help in the middle. His talent has also been noticed. Barcola and Cherki are the alternatives.
Scorers and assistants
ANDThe result is that France has two players with four goals already, Mbappé and Dembélé. Doue was the last to make his debut, with a header against Norway, and we must add another one from Barcola coming off the bench. We must also add seven assists, three from Olise, leader in this aspect as he was in Europe with Bayern, two from Mbappé, one from Dembélé and another from Barcola. There is no more productive forward in this World Cup.
France seems to have settled into the 4-2-3-1. The risk exists, as was seen against Norway, conceding many chances, but everything is trusted to offensive power and with Tchouaméni and another midfielder, either Rabiot or Koné, to not lose balance.
A more choral eleven
France continues to be lethal and the most powerful in the transition, but for the first time its football is no longer criticized so much. He will not have the control game of Spain because he does not have the players for it, but now he is capable of pausing when he needs to. The best example is Dembélé’s third goal. All eleven players touched the ball during the 55 seconds that culminated in the former Barça player’s goal.
