Zinedine Zidane commended Lucas Da Cunha’s contributions to the French midfield during the recent international break.
Da Cunha played in matches against Belgium and Italy in the Nations League, where Les Bleus triumphed 1-0 against Belgium and drew 1-1 with Italy on Friday.
In the match against Belgium, Da Cunha was particularly effective, winning possession six times—more than any other player on the field—and recording the second-highest number of touches (97) and successful passes (83).
Against Italy, he led the game with four created chances and completed an impressive 82 out of 85 passes (96.5%).
However, he was part of a miscommunication that resulted in Italy’s equalizer, where Alessandro Bastoni capitalized on an error between Da Cunha and Adrien Rabiot.
Still, Zidane stood by the 25-year-old, emphasizing the positive aspects of his performances during this break.
“Football is about minimizing errors. I won’t assign blame; mistakes involve the whole team,” Zidane remarked.
Les Bleus gardent la tête de leur groupe et affronteront les deuxièmes, lundi au Stade de France (20h45)! Vos places pour France-Belgique, c’est par ici
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“He has earned his place with us and deserves to play, just like the others. I really admire his character.”
“He is unafraid to take risks on the pitch, makes effective passes, and is capable of those long-range switches. He’s quite an exciting player.”
France is currently leading Group A1 in the Nations League after three matches and is set to face second-place Belgium in their concluding match of this international break.
This news is significant for soccer fans as it highlights the emergence of a promising talent like Lucas Da Cunha, who is making an impact at the international level. It suggests a bright future for the French national team, potentially reshaping the dynamics in competitive international football.
Source: www.soccernews.com
