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Camavinga is not cold in the eyes
He is only 17 years old but already has all the future ahead of him.
Already promising for his first appearance in the selection last month against Croatia,
Camavinga again dazzled all observers for his first tenure
.
Always available in the midfield and an excellent scavenger, he especially marked this meeting with a goal.
And what a goal.
Back to the cage after a head from Giroud badly repelled by the opposing goalkeeper, the Rennais managed a beautiful reverse recovery (9th).
Besides, he was interesting in the short stints in the midfield.
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Giroud had a memorable evening
It was a historic evening for Olivier Giroud.
Already because it was his 100th in Blue.
Especially because he is now the only second best scorer in the history of the France team with a double against this Ukrainian team (24th, 34th).
With in particular a first achievement inscribed on a coiled typing wonder.
Precious back to goal, the Chelsea player was once again very useful in support for his partners.
Tolisso rediscovers sensations
Author of a complicated last season marked by injuries, Corentin Tolisso is in the process of rediscovering all his sensations.
Including in Blue.
In the midfield, he was the most active, touching the most balls and also recovering a few.
He was rewarded for his efforts with a goal, his 2nd in the selection, on a clear shot.
The 4-4-2 diamond, Dechamps' winning test
After having tested a 3-4-1-2 in the last three matches, Didier Deschamps has changed his team to a 4-4-2 diamond against Ukraine .
With a playmaker (Aouar) and two attackers (Martial-Giroud).
Faced, it is true, with a weak opposition, the Blues had the merit of offering good movements thanks to the mobility of the players and in particular of the lateral ones, who were very present.
A configuration may need to be reviewed with other players.
But a new system which confirms that the French coach wants to have several options a few months before the Euro.
Flop
A very disappointing Ukraine
Andrei Shevchenko's team
did not really shine on the Stade de France lawn
.
Apart from a timid awakening at the start of the second half, we could see a Ukraine not very involved, especially in terms of pressing.
The visitors generally let the French play without giving the impression of posing problems for the tricolor rearguard.
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