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Jun 30, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
🆕 #OnThisDay in 2018, France and Argentina contested perhaps the finest game of Russia 2018, and Kylian Mbappé outshone Lionel Messi. Our professional coaches revisit a memorable occasion 👇
coachesvoice.com/classic-matche… #Russia2018
France’s full-backs advanced higher during the second half; Benjamin Pavard’s movements encouraged Kylian Mbappé to drift inside, from where he scored his two goals #OnThisDay Image
The inclusion of Blaise Matuidi on the left side of their midfield helped nullify the threat posed by Lionel Messi, as France reorganised into a 4-3-3 defensive structure #OnThisDay Image
N’Golo Kanté withdrew into defence and Paul Pogba moved across as France attempted to build possession, creating access into the feet of Olivier Giroud, who could then link play #OnThisDay Image
Messi’s movements towards the right meant that Argentina had no central focal point in attack; they were therefore forced to build in wide areas, despite both full-backs being technically poor #OnThisDay Image

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