Zinedine Zidane Defends Chelsea Star After 'Nightmare' Display in France Defeat
- On Thursday, France suffered a 3-1 defeat to Italy in Milan, marking head coach Zinedine Zidane's first loss since succeeding Didier Deschamps in July. Michael Olise scored early, but goals from Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi secured Italy's win.
- Zidane attributed the loss to second-half defensive struggles, declaring his team "fell apart after the break and moved away from our game plan." Despite the result, he insisted he would remain faithful to his established playing principles.
- After French media described Chelsea defender Malo Gusto's performance as a "nightmare," Zidane defended him, saying, "He was called up, he played his part, he conceded the penalty, these things happen." RMC Sport host Daniel Riolo criticized Gusto's inclusion.
- France will face Turkey on Sunday in their final Nations League Group A match. Zidane confirmed changes are planned for the upcoming game in Bordeaux and that Mbappé will be available to play.
- Acknowledging a lack of efficiency, Zidane noted that while his team created clear chances, they "were not good enough without the ball." He emphasized the loss is "all part of the learning process" for the squad.
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The defeat by Italy highlighted the weaknesses of the French national team and put an end to Zinedine Zidane's immunity
After the 1-3 defeat of France against Italy, Malo Gusto has to accept harsh criticism. On Thursday evening, team leader Zinedine Zidane took the opportunity to prove himself in the League. However, the 23-year-old Frenchman could not use it. On the contrary, Gusto caught a raven-black evening. At the first match he could not prevent the entry of Nicolo Cambiaghi. In the 57th minute he also owed an eleven-meter, which the Italians could not use.
Zinedine Zidane defends Chelsea star after 'nightmare' display in France defeat
Malo Gusto had a game to forget in France’s defeat to Italy (Reuters) Zinedine Zidane has defended Malo Gusto following the Chelsea defender’s poor performance during France’s 3-1 defeat to Italy on Thursday night. Michael Olise gave France an early lead in Milan but a double from Pio Esposito, plus a goal from Davide Frattesi, handed Zidane his first loss since taking over from Didier Deschamps in July. Gusto, who has started just three Premier…
French national team coach Zinedine Zidane expressed his disappointment at his team's performance in their defeat to Italy in the UEFA Nations League this week.
Zinedine Zidane Defends Chelsea Star Malo Gusto After Nightmare Performance
Zinedine Zidane has defended Malo Gusto after the Chelsea right-back endured a difficult evening during France’s 3-1 Nations League defeat to Italy. Read Also: Portugal Players To Wear No.7 Shirts In Special Cristiano Ronaldo Tribute France initially took the lead through Michael Olise in Milan, but Italy responded with goals from Pio Esposito and Davide […]
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