first successful start for Barcola, mixed return for Mbappé, Tchouaméni in difficulty… The notes of the Blues

Clumsy, the Blues were held in check by Poland, already eliminated from the Euro, Tuesday (1-1).

Lacking efficiency since the start of the Euro, the Blues wanted to progress in this area against Poland, already eliminated and who had nothing left to play. But Didier Deschamps’ men only found the fault on a penalty and conceded a draw (1-1) insufficient to take first place in Group D, Tuesday June 25. Kylian Mbappé, started with his mask after his broken nose, scored the only French goal, but missed several opportunities.

Mike Maignan: 6.5/10

The Blues goalkeeper conceded his first goal of the competition, from a penalty, when he had stopped Robert Lewandowski’s first attempt, but no longer had one foot on his line since the Pole had paused in his shot. ‘momentum. Before that, he had been very attentive to a strike from Zielinski (6th) and always so reassuring behind his defenders.

Jules Koundé: 5.5/10

The French right-back was less to his advantage than in the first meetings. Dangerous Polish actions occurred almost systematically on his side, and he did not contribute offensively. More present in the second period.

William Saliba: 6.5/10

The central defender had a serious match, in line with the previous ones. He made a good tackle to counter a Polish shot (6th) and provided good coverage throughout the match. His main error came from an absence of marking on Robert Lewandowski, who made a dangerous header (34th).

Dayot Upamecano: 5.5/10

The central hinge was in great demand during this meeting, and he made numerous interventions to prevent the Polish actions from going to the end. But, unfortunately, he provokes the penalty which gives Poland the equalizer.

Theo Hernandez: 6/10

The left back of the Blues weighed offensively, notably with a shot blocked by goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski (11th), man of the match. He overflowed a lot in his lane, especially in the second half after the exit of Bradley Barcola, but his actions were unsuccessful. He was also present defensively, notably with a good return on Kacper Urbanski, alone on the right (13th).

N’Golo Kanté: 5/10

The midfielder weighed less than in previous matches. He tried to bring offensively with a lot of forward projection, but he often missed the last pass, like in the 19th minute when he forgot Kylian Mbappé at the penalty point. Replaced by Antoine Griezmann (61st), who didn’t contribute much.

Aurélien Tchouaméni: 4/10

Complicated match for the Madrilenian, who often found himself far from the ball and had difficulty positioning himself defensively. His role, to make the difference through passing, was not fulfilled, and he lost a duel against Robert Lewandowski which resulted in a dangerous shot (72nd). His attempts at long shots were blocked. Replaced by Youssouf Fofana (81st).

Adrien Rabiot: 4.5/10

Like Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot did not have a good match. He didn’t make a major mistake, but was too slow in his decision-making. For example, he lost the ball in the 54th minute when the Blues were outnumbered, because Frankowski came back on him. Replaced by Eduardo Camavinga (61st).

Ousmane Dembélé: 6/10

The Parisian made Ousmane Dembélé. Dangerous with his speed and his percussion, he brought a lot of danger on the right side, but he often missed the last move after having done the hardest. From a tight angle, he shoots at the goalkeeper (19th minute) but causes the penalty on one of his accelerations, cut down by Jakub Kiwior. Replaced by Randal Kolo Muani (86th).

Kylian Mbappé: 6/10

Back with his mask, the captain of the Blues, aligned at the forefront, took a lot (too much) away from touching the ball, causing a lack of presence in the area. But he then tried a lot, with the desire to score, which finally happened on a penalty (56th). Apart from that, his attempts were diverted by Lukasz Skorupski, like in the 45th minute, where he shot from a tight angle when he could have served Ousmane Dembélé at the far post, or in the 49th minute, on a curled shot perfectly released by the Guardian. He missed a crucial face-to-face against Skorupski in the 75th minute with a shot that was too soft.

Bradley Barcola: 7/10

For his first start with the Blues, the young Parisian showed good intentions and did not seem impressed. His dribbling skills and speed allowed him to participate on several occasions, such as in the 4th minute, when he managed to eliminate a defender before making a mistake in his cross. He also actively participated in pressing and defensive tasks, and even took part in solo action, from recovery to shot (saved), in the 59th minute. Replaced by Olivier Giroud (61st).