The enclosure placed at the edge of the field spits out the notes of "Bella ciao".
In rhythm the Icelandic women dance at the edge of the lawn.
Their training then begins with a piece of techno… The freshness displayed by the Nordic team, who will try to obtain their ticket for the quarter-finals, this Monday (9 p.m., TF 1, Canal + against Les Bleues, is a pleasure to see And will be welcome at game time when the temperature should exceed 30 degrees.
Les Bleues, in white on Monday as a visiting team according to protocol, will however find the lawn of New York Stadium in Rotherham for the third time.
After having dominated Italy (5-1) and Belgium (2-1), they know that they will return for the quarter-final next Saturday against the Netherlands, second in their group behind Sweden.
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- French Women's Team (@equipedefranceF) July 17, 2022
It will therefore be hot this Monday in Rotherham.
But that doesn't scare Wendie Renard.
"For a West Indian, I've known worse," smiles the captain.
We are lucky to play a little late.
At 5 p.m. it would have been difficult.
I count on UEFA to organize breaks.
It's important to stay hydrated.
But we will have to adapt quickly”.
With this heat and the qualification already in hand, does Corinne Deacon intend to make any changes?
"I work with a group so I don't necessarily have starters and substitutes," she says.
There are girls who start and others who come into play. The idea is to win, whatever eleven you field.
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“There are plenty of options but you know me: I will continue to say nothing to you”
There will inevitably be at least one major change in the France team since this meeting will be the first for Les Bleues without Marie-Antoinette Katoto.
Who does the coach intend to replace her with?
“I'm going to put Wendie in front but she doesn't know it yet!
she laughs, turning to the captain on her right.
Having become serious again, she says: “There are plenty of options but you know me: I will continue to tell you nothing”.
The idea of ​​shifting Kadidiatou Diani from the right to the axis seemed appealing.
But Corinne Deacon cools this option.
“I have real top strikers and Kadi really gives satisfaction on her side.
The logic is that the player who was the second attacker starts”.
A chance for Sarr then?
Unless Malard is preferred to him.
To best approach their quarter-final, which Deacon assures that the French will only think after Iceland, a success accompanied by better management of the second period will be welcome.
"We want to continue to keep this confidence" concludes the coach.
