Didier Deschamps, the coach of the Blues, is convinced that the spirit of 2009 and from the hand of Henry will not preside in the preparation of the eighth finals of the Euro against Ireland on Sunday (13h GMT).
After a first phase of work that enabled the automation, the euro is now beginning for the team of France. Always favorites, the Blues, febrile against Romania (2-1), Albania (2-0) and Switzerland (0-0), know they will need to seriously ramp up to go after. Before undoubtedly find England, Didier Deschamps's men will take the green barrier. An old friend who still leads the controversial elimination at the gates of the World South Africa after a handball from Thierry Henry and an unlikely goal from William Gallas. Seven years have passed, but the infernal scenario is always in the back of the head of the "Boys in green". Qualified
for the knockout with a success won in the last moments in Lille face a redesigned Italian selection, Ireland has little to lose and will use his fighting to traumatize the Blues home. Finally, we will know that this young team from France really in the belly.
Didier Deschamps has offered the luxury to rotate his squad against Switzerland (0-0). Payet, Griezmann, Giroud, Matuidi and Kanté will be fresh, ready to fight.
The Irish have instead been seeking qualification in the last minutes against the Azzurri on Wednesday in Lille (0-1). A tough game physically and nervously that could be costly to green.
France won 11 of its last 13 games, and 2/2 with his team guy in this Euro.
The French central hinge-Rami Koscielny has shown reassuring since the beginning of the competition and will muzzle Shane Long awaited lone striker.
Exceeded by Belgium (3-0) in Group E, the Irish defense will struggle to defend on Payet, Griezmann and Giroud. Knowing that Coman and Martial are likely to come off the bench, we can legitimately consider that the France team will explode sooner or later the Irish block.The Irish have had your fill of sensations tearing their qualification courage against Italy and are well underway nervously. With fresh cadres, technical level clearly above all the lines and talent on the bench, the team of France will not be trapped. Victory of the Blues.
