Benzema in defense
On a free kick from Bosnia, Karim Benzema cut the trajectory of the center of Pjanic at the near post and clears for a corner. This does not benefit the Bosnians … or the Blues, despite the room for a counterattack.
Mbappé on the post!
What a strike from the Parisian! In the penalty area, despite a very tight angle, he hits a cannonball with force … which completely surprises Sehic. But the ball is smashed on the post before leaving as dry towards a goal exit.
Crazy atmosphere in the stands
On the Meinau side, songs are raining down continuously despite a still uneven spectacle on the ground.
Highlight on Bosnia’s goal
The Blues continue their action and put enormous pressure on the opposing penalty area. Mbappé seems restrained as he wanted to play a ball in the air, but the game continues.
Crazy opening of Pogba
The Mancunien still enjoys his passing game with a crazy deep pass to Mbappé on the left side. The center then is not tense enough and the Bosnian defense can intervene on Griezmann.
Demirovic in depth
The striker of SC Friborg, not so far from Strasbourg, goes to the limit of offside and tries to go to goal. Digne comes back perfectly well, but the Blues put themselves in danger on the opposing offensives.
Dzeko’s strike!
Full axis, the Inter striker does not hesitate to try his luck … It is above the goal of Lloris!
Bosnia in the hollow
After a good period until qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina has since struggled to confirm and tumbles in the Fifa rankings, to 58th place. The Bosnians even remain in a long streak of 13 games without a win in all competitions.
Mbappé center …
The Parisian overflows on the left side, accelerates and tries to put the ball in front of the goal. Too close to the goal, however. Sehic grabs the ball.
Pogba’s percussion
The Manchester United midfielder seeks a one-two with Benzema, amid the Bosnian players. Pogba is finally hit … but the game continues.
The Blues settle down
Didier Deschamps’ players took control of the game, with great pressure from the loss of the ball, and are looking for a solution. Pogba’s strike from 30 yards is blocked.
Benzema devant Sehic !
Perfectly launched by Pogba, the Real Madrid striker (and the only one of this France team) misses his duel … before being signaled in an offside position. Nothing serious this time.
First free kick for Bosnia
Pjanic addresses an excellent center in the penalty area of the Blues, a little wait-and-see. Demerovic is at the reception but cannot ensure his recovery.
Let’s go to Strasbourg!
The kick-off is given by Bosnia, which must absolutely make a result not to be stuck in the last place of the qualifying group. Opposite, the Blues must above all reassure themselves and start off on the right foot after the missed Euro.
The Marseillaise sung in chorus
Little by little, of course, but it had been a long time since we had heard the hymn taken up by so many people.
Hymn time
The players are on the lawn and the hymns resound in the Meinau, starting with that of Bosnia.
Deschamps at the heart of the warm-up
Preparation ends for the Blues a few minutes before kick-off … with the coach on the lawn, in the middle of his players.
The unusual image of Deschamps before the match
It is perhaps the proof that Didier Deschamps needs to be as close as possible to his group after the failure of the Euro. During the warm-up of the match against Bosnia in Strasbourg, the coach of the Blues was present in the middle of the lawn of the Meinau stadium. A novelty for the technician, used to delegating this sequence to his staff. Didier Deschamps observed his family, exchanged with a few players including Raphaël Varane. Before the meeting, Deschamps also spoke with Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF.
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Ukraine still held in check
Earlier today, the Ukrainians conceded their 4th draw in 4 matches played in this qualifying group against Kazakhstan (2-2). After taking the advantage in the 93rd minute on a goal validated by the video assistance, the players of the new coach Petrakov cracked in the 96th on a goal from Valiullin.
The Blues are back at La Meinau
This will be the 5th match of the French team in Strasbourg tonight, the first since … 1996 and a friendly against Finland (2-0). For a fairly mixed record: 2 wins (another against West Germany, in 84), a loss against Norway (0-1) and … a draw against Frankfurt, 2-2.
Bosnia with Dzeko and Pjanic
Sehic – Sanicanin, Ahmedhodzic, Hadzikadunic – Susic, Hadziahmetovic, Pjanic, Cimirot, Kolasinac – Demirovic, Dzeko
Anelka analyzes the failure of the Blues at the Euro
For his big first in “Rothen ignites” on RMC, Nicolas Anelka returned to the failure of the Blues at the Euro.
The composition of the Blues
Jordan Veretout will experience his first tenure in the France team, in a 4-3-3.
Lloris – Koundé, Varane, Kimpembe, Digne – Veretout, Pogba, Lemar – Griezmann, Benzema, Mbappé.
Several absent in the middle
N’Golo Kanté and Corentin Tolisso, both injured, had to forfeit. They have been replaced by Mattéo Guendouzi and Adrien Rabiot. But Jordan Veretout should start tonight against Bosnia, with Paul Pogba and Thomas Lemar.
The probable composition: Lloris – Koundé, Varane, Kimpembe, Digne – Veretout, Pogba, Lemar – Griezmann, Benzema, Mbappé.
Les Bleus lead Group D
The qualification campaign for the 2022 World Cup started in March. With a 1-1 draw against Ukraine, a 2-0 victory in Kazakhstan, then a first 1-0 victory in Bosnia.
France leads Group D with seven points. Ukraine are second with four draws in as many games.
The Blues return to the World Cup
The French men’s football team is back on the pitch, more than two months after the surprise elimination in the round of 16 of Euro 2021. As part of Group D of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the Blues challenge the Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The match takes place in Strasbourg. Kick-off at 8:45 p.m.
