France are again within the final 16 of a serious match after reaching that stage on the European Championships final 12 months and their shock exit by Switzerland will nonetheless be contemporary of their recollections after they tackle Poland on the World Cup on Sunday. Les Bleus have been 3–1 up in opposition to the Swiss however conceded two targets within the final 10 minutes earlier than going out on penalties.
“I think we were overconfident against Switzerland,” attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann advised a press convention on Friday.
“When we have been up 3-1 we thought it was over. In massive competitions you understand there aren’t any simple opponents, it’ll be the identical in opposition to Poland. Nothing is assured, We might want to focus from the primary to the final second.
“We have to keep in mind that nothing can be taken for granted.”
Poland have two key property – striker Robert Lewandowski, and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczecny, who has already stopped two penalties in three video games right here. The finest solution to not check Szczesny from the spot could be to seal qualifying inside regulation time.
Defender William Saliba stated, “We are going to do everything to avoid the penalty.”
“Although we will have to work on that during training.”
France are but to be awarded a penalty at this World Cup and Griezmann will not say who will take them when given the possibility on the Al Thumama Stadium.
“Who takes the penalty is very clear to us. But I will not give any information to Szczecin, he is already very good. Let’s keep it a surprise,” Griezmann stated.
“We are going to work on it today or tomorrow as today’s training session is open to the media,” he stated with a smile.
The winner of the France vs Poland conflict will face both England or Senegal within the quarter-finals.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
