France coach Didier Deschamps wasn’t upset by Les Bleus’ efficiency as they laboured to a 1-1 draw with Poland, a end result that meant they did not safe high spot in Group D at Euro 2024.
Regardless of Kylian Mbappe marking his return from a damaged nostril with the opening aim – scored from the penalty spot – France had been unable to carry on to their lead and Robert Lewandowski levelled, additionally from the spot, with 11 minutes to go.
It meant France end second within the group behind Austria and can now play the runners-up from Group E on Monday within the final 16.
Deschamps stated: “I’m not upset in any respect. In fact we wished high spot however [Poland goalkeeper Lukasz] Skorupski was glorious, he made plenty of saves and we couldn’t benefit from our probabilities.
“We had 5 within the first half. However it’s not only a case of taking our probabilities; it’s important to give credit score to the goalkeeper.”
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Regardless of Deschamps specializing in the positives, France’s show will create extra adverse headlines at house. The 2022 World Cup runners-up have now scored simply twice in three video games, and a kind of was an personal aim from Austria’s Max Wober.
The previous Juventus midfielder added: “We must be taking part in shortly, with the ball on the deck. We had been by no means going to win within the air as they’re stronger than us. You may have two probabilities and rating two. You may have seven as we did right now and never rating. In fact we are able to enhance however I’d be extra anxious if there have been no probabilities.
“The squad is collectively. The actual fact we haven’t scored limits our efficiency however, in the end, we’re into the final 16. We had been in a very powerful group. We’ll get a while off now.”
Deschamps opted to start out with Antoine Griezmann on the bench, though the Atletico Madrid midfielder did come on shortly after the hour mark.
“I do know what he can do however I made a decision that he may have a little bit of time without work right now,” stated Deschamps. “He took the information with a smile.
“For the second sport, if he had scored certainly one of his two probabilities it could have been a distinct end result. Subsequent time we’ll see.”
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Poland coach Michal Probierz was happy along with his facet’s show as they picked up their first level of the event.
He stated: “I want to thank the followers for turning out right now regardless of us being eradicated. We fought till the top, and we had some actually good spells – that’s how I need to play soccer.
“There have been components of the match once we performed fairly effectively, however we want higher construction.
“This has been a troublesome event. We wished to remain longer and had been ready to remain longer. It’s a disgrace we couldn’t qualify. It’s a pity we’ve to go away.”
He reserved particular reward for Skorupski, who made a string of advantageous saves and now seems set for a spell within the facet with Wojciech Szczesny heading into worldwide retirement.
“He has been persistently with the nationwide staff for eight years, all the time serving to, all the time dedicated, and he deserved his probability. The way in which he performed right now underlined that.”
