Honestly while france is the host nation for Euro 2016 and they have one of the best teams - France havent been dominant and have waited till late in the game to finish both the games they won and they have drawn against a decent switzerland team. But its about time they show their quality and dominate games. France is one team whos line up is hard to guess for opposition manages considering Deschamps has changed things around in every game with the last one against switzerland having an encouraging team selection. But many suspect he will select Matuidi, Pogba and Ngolo kante in a midfield 3 with Griezzman and payet supporting Oliver Giroud.
But this will mean france will play a safe and patient game again without pushing forward at every chance. Wer in for a boring game again and the first choice defense of Real madrids Rafael Varane and Laurent Koscielnt will return along with Patrice evra and Bacari Sagna. This will mean pogba and Matuidi will take midfield duties with Kante sitting back to protect the back four. On the other hand the irish have played attacking and delightful football all through the tournament. While they badly lost against Belgium they have beaten a strong Italy side 1-0 in their last game which surprised many.
With players like former Manchester united man Roby brady and Wes Hoolahan whos being dubbed the Irish Messi (hes 34 though :) ) the Irish have interesting players who can create opportunities and Southamptons Shane Long is the man i suspect will be selected ahead of the ageing Robbie keane. Evertons James mccarthy will be the midfield anchor man. The irish defense still comprises of former Manchester united man John Oshea who is well past his prime at 35 years of age. Shane duffy, Steven ward and Everton's star right back Seamus coleman wull be the irish team. At best they are a mediocre team on paper against a star studded france but the irish are perfectly capable of playing enternaiting football and giving France a run for their money. It wont be an easy win for France but i think they will nick it and make it to the quarterfinals in the end.
Prediction 2-1 to France.
But this will mean france will play a safe and patient game again without pushing forward at every chance. Wer in for a boring game again and the first choice defense of Real madrids Rafael Varane and Laurent Koscielnt will return along with Patrice evra and Bacari Sagna. This will mean pogba and Matuidi will take midfield duties with Kante sitting back to protect the back four. On the other hand the irish have played attacking and delightful football all through the tournament. While they badly lost against Belgium they have beaten a strong Italy side 1-0 in their last game which surprised many.
With players like former Manchester united man Roby brady and Wes Hoolahan whos being dubbed the Irish Messi (hes 34 though :) ) the Irish have interesting players who can create opportunities and Southamptons Shane Long is the man i suspect will be selected ahead of the ageing Robbie keane. Evertons James mccarthy will be the midfield anchor man. The irish defense still comprises of former Manchester united man John Oshea who is well past his prime at 35 years of age. Shane duffy, Steven ward and Everton's star right back Seamus coleman wull be the irish team. At best they are a mediocre team on paper against a star studded france but the irish are perfectly capable of playing enternaiting football and giving France a run for their money. It wont be an easy win for France but i think they will nick it and make it to the quarterfinals in the end.
Prediction 2-1 to France.
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