According to CCTV5 program list (December 30, 2023), the 2023 European Cup has entered the knockout phase, and 16 teams will compete for the top eight seats in the next few days. Among them, the defending champion France is undoubtedly the most concerned team. They won 3 and drew 1 in the group match
According to CCTV5 program list (December 30, 2023), the 2023 European Cup has entered the knockout phase, and 16 teams will compete for the top eight seats in the next few days. Among them, the defending champion France is undoubtedly the most concerned team. With a record of 3 wins and 1 draw in the group match, they beat Germany, Portugal and Hungary and ranked first in Group F, showing their strong strength and momentum. The goal of the French team is to become the third team to successfully defend the championship after West Germany and Spain. Can they achieve this feat, and who can stop their hegemony?
The advantage of the French team is that they have an extremely luxurious team, with world-class stars from goalkeeper to striker. Their captain and keeper is Loris. He has excellent performances in Tottenham Hotspur and France. His rescue ability and command ability are first-rate. On their defensive line, there are top central defenders such as Varane, Kimpombe and Hernandez. Their speed, strength, defensive awareness and passing ability are excellent, and they can form an indestructible iron bucket array. Their full backs also have excellent players such as Paval, Mendi and Dunia. Their defensive ability and offensive ability are very balanced, and they can provide effective support and threats for the team.
The midfield of the French team is their core. They have the world's top midfielders, such as Bogba, Kantor, Toliso and Rabio. Their ability and style are comprehensive. They can control the rhythm of the game, create opportunities for the team, and also make sacrifices for the team to defend the team. Their front court is more star studded. They have top strikers such as Grizman, Mbape, Benzema, Koeman, and Denbelle. Their shooting ability, breakthrough ability, and cooperation ability are amazing. They can play a variety of fancy attacks to make the opponent defenseless.
The disadvantage of the French team lies in their psychological quality and team cohesion. Although they did not lose in the group match, they did not play at their best level. In the match against Germany and Portugal, they took the lead on penalties and were then equalled by the opponent. They did not show enough murderous spirit and determination, They have not played enough cooperation and tacit understanding. Sometimes they seem selfish and impatient. Sometimes they are also provoked and influenced by their opponents. They need to be more mature and stable psychologically in order to give full play to their maximum potential.
The opponents of the French team should not be underestimated. They will face Sweden in the 1/8 final. This is a team of great strength. They have won 3 in the group match, and they have beaten Spain, Poland and Slovakia, ranking first in Group E. Their defense is very stable, and their attack is also very efficient. Their captain and core is Ibrahimovic, He is a world-class striker. His shooting ability, heading ability, technical ability and leadership ability are excellent. He can bring confidence and motivation to the team. He can also open up situations and solve problems for the team. He is the target that the French team must focus on defending.
If the French team can defeat the Swedish team, they may meet the Italian team or the Belgian team in the quarter finals. These two teams are the favorites to win the European Cup. They both have strong lineups and excellent performances. They both have rich experience and solid foundation. They both have strong fighting spirit and belief, and they will not give up and admit defeat easily, They will bring great challenges and pressure to the French team, and they may become stumbling blocks and terminators of the French team.
In a word, although the French team has a luxurious team, they still need to overcome many difficulties and obstacles if they want to defend the European Cup championship. They need to be fully prepared psychologically and tactically. They need to play their best in the game, and they need to show their determination and courage at the critical moment, They need to establish closer cooperation and tacit understanding in the team. They need to win more respect and awe from their counterparts. They need to create more glory and miracles in history.