Even if they started their preparation for the Euro since June 9 with a regeneration course in Anglet and that they have been working for ten days in Clairefontaine, the Bleues of Corinne Deacon take an additional step on the road to England, this Saturday, with the first of their two preparation matches.
After Cameroon this evening in Beauvais (9:10 p.m., W9), the French team will face Vietnam next Friday in Orléans (9:10 p.m., W9).
As Les Bleues prepare to challenge Italy (July 10), Belgium (July 14) and Iceland (July 18) in the first round of the Euro, the identity of the two upcoming opponents, ranked respectively in 54th and 32nd place in the FIFA rankings - France is 3rd - surprised.
Tonight Les Bleues have an appointment with Cameroon for their 1st preparation match 👊
🏟️ Beauvais
⌚9 :10 p.m.
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But Corinne Deacon explained the approach of the tricolor camp.
"The important thing is already to have two games," she said.
It was quite difficult to find two opponents.
It's true that it was a bit complicated to find European teams since, as we have the ambition to go very far in the competition, we wanted to avoid teams against whom we could play.
We had also solicited nations not qualified for the Euro.
But as the preparation is not in a Fifa date, the players were not available.
We therefore entrenched ourselves in non-European countries.
But Cameroon, which is preparing for the CAN, and Vietnam, which qualified for the 2023 World Cup, are two important opponents for us, to establish our tactical plan and perfect our physical preparation.
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Les Bleues far from their peak of form
It is true that the Bleues, who will join England on July 5, are far from being at their peak of form yet.
“We are still in preparation, underlines the coach.
This match against Cameroon is not going to be easy since we are on our bodies a little tired, but the idea is also to work mentally, refine certain principles of play and try to give playing time to as many players as possible.
There is no impatience but playing is good, it will change a bit from our routine based on training for the past few days.
As it will be physically hard, it will above all be necessary to remain calm.
We will certainly be less technically successful.
The idea is not to get upset, to stay focused and to do simple things.
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