Mike Maignan begins the succession of Hugo Lloris with authority. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/AFP/Franck Fife
Discover the ratings given to Didier Deschamps’ players after their victory in Dublin on Monday, during the qualifications for Euro 2024.
Special Envoy to Dublin
Two out of two for the Blues. After their card against the Netherlands, the players of Didier Deschamps disposed of Ireland in Dublin (0-1) on Monday, during the second day of qualifying for Euro 2024. Complicated victory against a grouped opponent, but precious victory. Benjamin Pavard for the (superb) tricolor goal in this game. However, there would have been no victory without an exceptional Mike Maignan in the last minutes of the match.
Mike Maignan (8) : Strictly nothing to do in the first period for the AC Milan goalkeeper, despite several set pieces… not very well exploited by the locals. Vigilant on his first two real interventions in the 83rd and 84th, he made a crazy end to the match, with two saves in quick succession, including that of the 89th minute, an exceptional parade. A great goalkeeper knows how to make a difference even when he doesn’t have much to do. Maignan did it.
Benjamin Pavard (7) : Relaunched to the post…
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