France: Euro Cup, 0 goals in open play, but reached semis. Championship fate?!

Shri0001

A team in the European Cup has not scored a single goal from open play, yet miraculously, they've made it to the semifinals! Reality can be quite magical sometimes. The French team, up to this point, has only scored 3 goals, all either penalties or own goals, with no goals from open play. Despite this, they've stumbled their way to the semifinals of the European Cup. Could this be destiny for the champions?

The other night, France faced Portugal, their strongest opponent yet, and the match lived up to fans' expectations with excitement. In the end, France defeated Portugal 5-3 on penalties, successfully advancing to the semifinals. However, France's weak attacking prowess casts a shadow over their prospects. Kylian Mbappé, possibly affected by injury and wearing a mask, has had a dismal tournament, scoring only one penalty goal so far, making him one of the most disappointing players.

Alongside Mbappé's downturn, France's attacking firepower has significantly declined. In this European Cup, France has only scored 3 goals: one penalty by Mbappé and the other two own goals by opponents. Their attacking capability is a concern; without a strong defense to rely on, France would not have made it to the semifinals.

In their next match, France will face Spain, currently in top form. This will undoubtedly be their toughest challenge yet. While France does have a chance, their persistent attacking but inability to score goals means that they must hope for their offensive players, led by Mbappé, to regain their form. Otherwise, their match against Spain could be their last in this European Cup.

Shri333

Mbappé's downturn could be due to insufficient playing time or injury-related issues. However, at least the French team has already advanced to the next round.

Ritu77

The outcome of the French team once again proves that in the world, there's nothing that cannot be achieved, only things that one cannot imagine!

Niti998

The French team in this Euro Cup doesn't feel quite right. Honestly, their midfield setup is quite good with players like Kante and Pogba, a strong midfield duo. They were well-developed at Real Madrid, and their skills are steadily growing. This year, they've had a very good performance in the Champions League, ultimately winning the title. However, this team with a strong midfield duo hasn't organized their midfield particularly well. Watching their games feels awkward, and I'm wondering if it's because Mbappé fractured his nose, affecting his play. Before the Euro Cup, Mbappé was in excellent form, scoring consistently and showing exceptional dribbling skills. But in recent games for France, Mbappé has been invisible. I know that if a forward is affected, it can have a negative impact on the whole team, lowering morale, especially a core player like Mbappé.

The match between Portugal and France played a few days ago, which ended 0-0, it was unexpected. It wasn't that both teams defended well, rather, the problem was the lack of well-organized attacks. The midfield didn't produce many threatening passes, and the forwards didn't get good shooting opportunities. Even when they did, they missed chances. If France continues to play like this, they probably won't go far. Facing Spain next, who has unearthed such a talented young player as Yamal, with his speed on the wings and sharp dribbling, especially the pass a few days ago that pierced through four defenders., is truly remarkable.

Now, France really needs to have a serious meeting to figure out their tactics. They should consider developing multiple strategies and switching between them as needed during specific periods. Alternatively, they could divide their attacking players into two squads and prepare two formations. If the midfield continues to struggle, they should consider changing the lineup. Otherwise, facing Spain's formidable attack will be like being thrown to the wolves. Thankfully, there's still time for France to make internal adjustments.

Jafar224

The French defense is truly strong, focusing on "if I don't score, you won't either." For teams like France, who want to see exciting matches, they must allow some goals to be scored to witness thrilling attacks. Otherwise, it's essentially a bladder match.

Shri

France has been the most opportunistic team in this European Championship, relying on own goals and penalty shootouts to win, yet they still managed to reach the semifinals. However, in the next round, they will face Spain, which won't be easy. If the French can't score, they'll likely be heading home.

France's strength in this tournament lies in their midfield. Against strong teams, they deploy the defensive midfield duo of Kanté and Tchouaméni, allowing them to control the midfield effectively. "Control the midfield, control the game," and the French have focused all their efforts on this strategy. Additionally, they have another formidable midfielder, Camavinga, on the bench. Against Portugal, all three started and disrupted the game, leading to a goalless draw, showcasing the strength of their midfield.

In this tournament, the French forwards have been in poor form. Mbappé may be affected by his nose injury, while Griezmann seems to have regressed significantly, nowhere near the key player who helped France win the 2018 World Cup. Griezmann's decline is a major reason for France's lack of goals. Despite the lack of goals, France has maintained significant attacking pressure in several matches, forcing own goals or earning penalties.

In the next match against Spain, known for their strong control and with a talented midfielder like Rodri, France will face a tough challenge. Whether they can advance depends on whether Mbappé can regain his form. Accurate shooting will be key to securing victory for the team.

Sona59

Haha, with Mbappé leading, there’s a champion’s destiny! Which country will win the Euro Cup? Can't wait!