We’ve taken an analytical look at today’s match, weighing up the key match-ups and where it may be won and lost.
, but not to his team-mates. The versatility that he has shown has been mightily impressive, taking on a deeper role that allows him to drift across the pitch and stitch France’s attack together.Where typically you would expect to see centre-backs or fullbacks accrue the most touches within a game, no player had more touches than Griezmann’s 58 in their quarter-final clash with England – highlighting his metronomic contribution to France’s performance.
As French captain Hugo Lloris identifies, the harmony in the squad has helped with the alchemy between age groups across the pitch. “We have a core of more experienced players, we complement each other in terms of our play and what we say to each other. Yes, we have young players, but they bring their talent and determination and carefree attitude.
“He is capable of playing in another role as well if I think it’s for the good of the team,” said France head coach Deschamps back in 2016 after Griezmann won the Golden Boot at the European Championship. And how he has foreshadowed this.
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