Euro 2022 – The cheat sheet of France – Belgium: The cheat sheet: Qualif ‘, return to earth and… blue fear for Katoto

The game: Less inspired, less conquering

The players: Karchaoui in all shots, return to earth for Geyoro

Untenable on her left side, Sakina Karchaoui flew over the match against Belgium (2-1) offering real caviars to her teammates. On the wings, with Kadidiatou Diani and Delphine Cascarino, the Blues posed constant danger. Decisive on the opener but late on the Belgian equaliser, Wendie Renard got a hole on a penalty which should have relieved hers. Replacing Marie-Antoinette Katoto at short notice, Ouleymata Sarr disappointed.

The state: 3

The essential is assured. Here is the French team qualified for the final table of the Euro for the third time in its history. It is only the second time that she has won her first two matches in the competition.

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The declaration: Corinne Deacon, coach of France

The question: Have Les Bleues lost more than they won?

A second victory and first place in the group: the objective record of Les Bleues is immaculate. Corinne Deacon’s players are where they hoped to be after two matches. But the victory against Belgium introduces a doubt after the masterpiece against Italy. Firstly because collectively, it was much less successful and the defence, in particular the central axis, was feverish on the timid Belgian attempts.

But above all because the French team does not know how serious Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s injury is. “At the moment it’s a sprained knee for Katoto“, noted Corinne Deacon after the meeting. To see how the Bleues managed after the release of their best player, we understand the fear of the tricolor boss and it is difficult to imagine this team going to the end without the attacker. of PSG.

From now on, the destiny of France seems linked to the health report of the Parisienne which improves the work of her teammates and gives a whole new look to the collective. A French team without Katoto is not quite the same story.