Find below the observations made by Figaro’s special correspondents following the victory of the Blues over Austria (2-0) that took place on Thursday evening in the League of Nations.
Mike Maignan (5): The goalie for AC Milan spent the majority of this match in a position of technical unemployment. The same can be said for Alphonse Areola, the player who took his place in the goals at halftime (5). Evening passes without incident for the blue guards.
Jonathan Clauss (5): One level beneath that. And it looks like Didier Deschamps is going to have a lot of trouble finding a suitable replacement for Kingsley Coman in the right piston position. It was the work of… Griezmann that his team mounted a strong comeback, which ultimately resulted in the winning header from Giroud. Energy, on the other hand. Goodwill. See you on Sunday in Denmark.
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Jules Koundé (not rated): The Blues’ run of bad luck continued when, in the 23rd minute, the Barcelonan had to leave the game due to an injury. William Saliba, a player for the Gunners, came in in his stead (5). Although he was less noticeable than his other members of the attacking trio, he did not in any way bring the mood down.
Raphael Varane (7.5) :
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