TOPS
We feel a real rise in power, in the Euro of Kephren Thuram. He is, tonight, the author of a full match in midfield. The air pockets that could rightly be attributed to it are tending to disappear. In recovery, we have seen it in the oven and at the mill. He also knew how to break the lines whether through his races, through dribbling or passing. He is on the occasion of several dangerous situations, in the first period.
With four goals, France were full of confidence before their quarter-final against Ukraine. The Tricolores were sharper and more decisive in front of goal, although Gouiri could have converted one or two more chances. The French also managed not to waver in the last minutes of the match. This weakness had already almost cost the victories against Italy and Norway.
FLOPS
Yes, Cherki is the author of a small flop tonight. Established by Sylvain Ripoll, the Lyonnais had a full match on the statistical record with 1 penalty caused as well as a goal. But in the game, Cherki wastes attacking moves. Especially on easy but unsteady passes or on situations where he prefers to play alone rather than passing the ball. It “is also on a successful combination with Gouiri (the only one of the match) that he scores. Encouraging point: he will have put in a lot of defensive effort, but of course, this is not where Cherki is expected.
It is not yet known if the injury will be serious for the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder. The knee seems affected and it will be necessary to wait for the expertise of the staff of the Blueberries to know if he can quickly find the land. After Olise’s injury, it’s another big blow that affects the Blueberries.
