Orzelek Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Squad: Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Lyon), Steve Mandanda (Marseille) og Cédric Carrasso (Bordeaux). Defence: Gaël Clichy (Manchester City), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Philippe Mexes (AC Milan), Adil Rami (Valencia), Mathieu Debuchy (Lille), Anthony Reveillere (Lyon) Midfield: Yohan Cabaye (Newcastle), Florent Malouda (Chelsea), Samir Nasri (Manchester City), Alou Diarra (Marseille), Yann M'Vila (Rennes), Marvin Martin (Sochaux), Blaise Matuidi (Paris SG). Attack: Hatem Ben Arfa (Newcastle), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich), Olivier Giroud (Montpellier), Jeremy Menez (Paris St. Germain), Mathieu Valbuena (Marseille). Qualifying: 1.France 10 6 3 1 15-4 21 ------------------------------- 2.Bosnia 10 6 2 2 17-8 20 ------------------------------- 3.Romania 10 3 5 2 13-9 14 4.Belarus 10 3 4 3 8-7 13 5.Albania 10 2 3 5 7-14 9 6.Luxembourg 10 1 1 8 3-21 4 There isn't that high expectations for the French, but personally I see big potential in them and if Blacn can manage the team right they can end up as the big surprise of the tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio MVP Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 We were so close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 FloMo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Is M'Vila out then? What's the news on him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 FloMo [video=youtube;ausoaNt9jSg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ausoaNt9jSg Malouda xbow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Is M'Vila out then? What's the news on him? Doubtful at worst for the England game but overall he should be fit for the majority of the Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard liege! Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Really looking forward to seeing this France team play Debuchy, Giroud and Benezma ftw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragosani Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 So are this bunch a bit more cohesive, than the south African bunch? I'm still wondering what caused that meltdown (aside from the coach)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Really looking forward to seeing this France team play Debuchy, Giroud and Benezma ftw. Don't forget Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Where is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 The French national team received good news over the weekend when scans on Yann M'Vila's twisted ankle revealed 'no complications', although no date for the Stade Rennais midfielder's return was set. M'Vila was one of three players missing from training on Sunday, along with reserve goalkeeper Steve Mandanda (toe) and Blaise Matuidi (hamstring). Mandanda's injury is considered the least serious of the three and is not considered a doubt for Les Bleus' Group D opener versus England on 11 June.Sunday's MRI scan revealed no ligament or bone damage, however while medical staff refused to publicly reveal how long he is likely to be missing, it is unlikely M'Vila will be ready for the England clash. With Matuidi also struggling to be ready for the Euro 2012 opening match, former France captain Alou Diarra is the only other pure defensive midfielder left in Laurent Blanc's squad. Hugo > Mandanda, that is all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Want to see Benzema and Giroud upfront together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Not going to happen, France only needs to play with one up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Mon France, my favourite team. Not the stellar names of the past but still many talented players, could go far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Not going to happen, France only needs to play with one up front.Any chance of Giroud playing up front and then Benzegoal to play out wide (ie. on the right)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Doubt that as each time Benzema played on the right for Madrid, he did not play well and never got in many threatening positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 No chance of Karim playing out wide, well not from a starting point of view, perhaps if France needed a goal with 10 minutes left but that's a different matter all together. It would be a waste of Karim and a waste of a place (i.e. a winger should be playing there). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuHnGyqq_z8&feature=player_embedded What's Evra up to, he's a right one, isn't he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamez91 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuHnGyqq_z8&feature=player_embeddedWhat's Evra up to, he's a right one, isn't he I don't think he was wiping his ass as the video suggests I actually think he gassed on it!Does anyone know who is more likely to play the most games out of Evra and Clichy in the tournament, I am stuck on who to pick for my dream team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Capitán Español Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hi guys, for fantasy football purposes I must ask : will Cabaye and/or Malouda start against England? And if their whole squad is fit, who is more likely to start out of the two of them? Thanking you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manouche Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Cabaye is a sure starter. As for Malouda, he played alongside Cabaye in center midfield against Serbia and was very good, they worked well together and the team looked good. He might have earned a spot in the team with that performance, no way to tell what Blanc has in mind at the moment, but Malouda would play in the center, the wings are already cluttered with quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Capitán Español Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanking you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamez91 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Does anyone know who is more likely to play the most games out of Evra and Clichy in the tournament, I am stuck on who to pick for my dream team.Bump 101010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am not sure why it would be Clichy, Evra's pretty much number 1 isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Clichy is not a trouble maker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Well if you use that as a basis you leave Ribéry at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 It's France, man, they're all a load of trouble Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Today's friendly makes Estonia the first country to play all of UEFA's 52 members apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 If France want to play with a lone striker, they should call up that guy from Argentina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Poor mans Benzegoal georginho. :*) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Seven times better that Benzema. You've got to watch Trezeguet play now for River Plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have seen Trezeguet in Argentina, but Trezeguet as much as I love him is the past. France are better to look at the future. You know this as-well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manouche Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Blanc wants to stick to a back four so Evra will likely start against England. He's been so utterly shocking so far, he can be pushed out anytime though. Pick another LB, jamez91. The defence is scary, even 'Cool Blood' Lloris looks terrified to play behind them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Is Debuchy a guaranteed starter at right back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manouche Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Definitely. Thanks, snip for my fantasy team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Mexes cannot start tomorrow. Liability he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Tomorrow? Presume you mean next Monday? He will though, Blanc rates him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Does Rami start? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yes, Rami and Mexes are the starting CBs iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms186 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Rami Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirZ Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Drew France in the sweepstake at work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Does Benzema play so deep in every game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshotbg Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Alou Diarra had a great game bar his mistake for the England goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Does Benzema play so deep in every game? Short answer is no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manouche Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Does Benzema play so deep in every game? Actually yes, he did for the last few games, it's a problem and it was evidenced again today. Benzema coming deep and still being the closest French player to the opponent's goal can't work... Blanc wants to play this style and thinks Benzema is best in this role, he is probably right but it won't work against packed defences if he is alone upfront. Rémy could have fit in well coming from the right wing as he can play 9 and finish, Debuchy would have bossed his wing. But Rémy is injured and none of our wingers can do this stuff. I don't think Benzema can have a good tournament. The team is focused around wingers and Ribéry primarily. It should be focused on Benzema, in this system, he'll be either too deep or too isolated. This is why it is startlingly evident that Blanc should play Benzema and Giroud upfront, they compliment perfectly but he has never envisaged it and never tried playing 2 upfront in two years... Not even tried in ending games. We have only brought two true 9 and that's if you consider Benzema a 9. Blanc is talked up as manager, thanks to his player career probably but he is nothing special IMO, very average tactics wise. His list is questionable, a full basket of wingers but only 2 strikers and 3 CBs. He didn't have the balls to throw in Ben Arfa or Menez or Valbuena earlier in the game and try to force an issue. Why so many wingers then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Have you forgotten the WC 2010 so quickly? Blanc has been managing five or so years did you expect him to be tactically perfect already? He needs to learn and it will take time. Who else would you prefer as manager of France? Clown face? For Blanc's lack of experience he has improved France, yes they already had quality but Blanc can get them playing well and together something that has been lacking for a while. He's not perfect but he's still learning. Winning Euro 2012 is not his aim, it's quite clearly laying the foundations for the next WC and dare I say 2016. I don't see how Blanc can play two up front with four in midfield and not expose an already fragile defence even more, playing a 4-3-2-1 gives them abit more protection. Personally I think Flo and Nasri could have been dropped, or Flo could have been dropped, move Nasri central and play either HBA or Ménez on the wing. The front three should be much more fluid, Benzema will always move wide and drop to get involved this isn't something new (although he doesn't drop that deep always) but those on the wings could have come in more when this occured. France were decent, it's the opening game so I don't see the problem in starting slowly. I agree about Rémy, he is missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manouche Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I am telling it as I think it is. I won't be softer because of the last tournament. Manager of France is not a position for someone who is learning but well, that's beside the point. France has improved, was there any room left for getting worse ? I am disappointed we didn't take more risks, Blanc fancies himself as an attacking manager but he is actually a very cautious man trying to be daring as it looks better It gives protection but our main goal threat is not set up to score or assist. His talent goes to waste. Benzema is our best player. Nasri was tried more central several times but the play was erratic and overall unsatisfactory. Anyways I can't understand with the awesome bench we have that we don't use it. Giroud, Ben Arfa, Menez, all on top form this season. I fear Sweden a lot, Ukraine is at home and won't surrender to anyone. I am not happy with 1 point in a game I feel we could have won if we had gone for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Does Benzema play so deep in every game? Short answer is no. Actually yes Cheers lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisandro Lopez Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I wasn't asking you to be soft, but you have to put things into perspective. France has come along way in two years, but yes, they couldn't get any lower after 2010. France will beat Sweden and Ukraine, but they have been over-hyped massively. Of course they are dangerous but I don't think they will win this tournament. As for Nasri, I personally wouldn't have him in the starting line up. Ribéry is erratic as it is and France can't afford more than one 'luxury' player. I think it's a real shame Martin has been below his best form wise but I would still have him, Cabaye and Alou or Yann as the middle three. As for the front three, would prefer Ribéry, Benzegoal and then either HBA or Ménez. Giroud will get some time in the next two games, but I hope that doesn't mean Karim is pushed wide and wasted. :/ There's no point taking massive risks in the first game of the tournament, France didn't take many risks correct but start slowly and build on it. Certainly Blanc made mistakes in this game, France will improve. A quicker tempo and more movement is required for a start. I don't see how Flo can start the next game either. Manager of France is not a position for someone who is learning but well, that's beside the point. Blanc has potential and he's clearly a fairly smart guy footballing wise. Better tactical understanding will come in time. I think he's an excellent choice for France at the moment, both fit each other well. Blanc will only get better as a manager as the games/years go on. He's the best choice for France right now. There isn't a world class option anyway who is French and that is realistic anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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