Kylian Mbappe criticizes Didier Deschamps’ tactics as Spain beats France to reach World Cup final
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France’s Hopes Dashed as Spain Secures World Cup Final Spot
In a dramatic turn of events, France’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final were crushed by a dominant Spain team in Texas. The match, which saw Spain control the tempo from start to finish, left French superstar Kylian Mbappe visibly frustrated. As one of the standout performers of the tournament, alongside Lionel Messi, Mbappe pointed out the midfield failures that ultimately led to their downfall.
Mbappe, who plays for Real Madrid, highlighted the tactical setup that allowed Spain’s midfielders to dictate play. “We were three against two in midfield, and against Spain, that’s hard,” Mbappe stated after the game. “Fabian [Ruiz] and Rodri had plenty of time to play. There was a lack of communication on the press. I think we should have done man-to-man press and force them to run with us.”
While Mbappe focused on the tactical shortcomings, he also acknowledged the technical failures within the French squad. The team was unusually wasteful in possession and failed to register a single shot on target for the first 80 minutes of the match. Spain capitalized on this inefficiency, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a penalty in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro adding a second just before the hour mark.
“We didn’t play the game we wanted, technically, tactically,” Mbappe admitted. “When you don’t do what you have to do in a World Cup semifinal, you don’t win. Spain respected their game plan and what the team usually does. Our plan was to press them high so they could not install their rhythm.”
Despite his frustrations with the coaching and the collective performance, the 27-year-old Mbappe recognized his role as the team captain and took responsibility for the defeat. As France now prepares for a third-place play-off in Miami Gardens, Mbappe reflected on the disappointment of falling short of their goal. “It is a huge disappointment. But if we are objective, we didn’t put all the ingredients to go to the final,” Mbappe acknowledged. “As the captain, I have to take all the responsibility and I have no problem with that. We wanted to go to the final. We didn’t go.”
The tension on the pitch was palpable as the clock ticked down, culminating in Mbappe receiving a yellow card in the 86th minute for a late collision with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon. The defeat marked a bitter end for France and their coach, Didier Deschamps, who saw his side outclassed by a Spanish team that has now defeated them three times in succession.
As France regroups for the third-place play-off, they will look to salvage some pride and end their World Cup campaign on a positive note. However, the disappointment of missing out on the final will undoubtedly linger as they reflect on what could have been. Spain, on the other hand, celebrates their victory and looks ahead to the final showdown as they continue their quest for World Cup glory. [ad_1]
‘Fabian Ruiz & Rodri had plenty of time!’ – Kylian Mbappe publicly criticises Didier Deschamps’ tactics after Spain beat ‘sloppy’ France to reach World Cup final | Goal.com
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