Chapter 697
"I think he can activate Mbappe because he has played with him in many games."
Scholes believes that the French team should let Giroud play because he feels that Giroud can definitely activate Mbappe, and a very tall and strong center like Giroud can also better compete with Laporte.
Deschamps was in the French locker room at this time. He first told Benzema that he would be replaced by Giroud in the second half, and then Deschamps pulled Giroud in front of him. He knew that if he wanted to change the situation, Giroud would be the key in the second half.
"I know you are unhappy about not starting in this European Cup, I can understand, but I believe you have the ability to help the French team change the current result, so I will let you play in the second half!"
Giroud respects Deschamps very much, so the signal he expressed at this time was very clear: Deschamps, just tell me what you need me to do, and I will definitely do it!
"They kept letting Rodri defend Benzema in the first half. After I replace you, it will definitely be Rodri who will defend you in the second half!"
"I want you to always actively look for Laporte when attacking, and then let Mbappe attack Rodri!"
"As long as you get the ball, I know your abilities. No matter what you do, it has nothing to do with me. As long as it is within the permitted range, you can pass the ball as you please, as long as you can get the ball to Mbappe!"
Then Deschamps began to inform Mbappe!
"In the second half, you have to go to Rodri's side. The defender on Rodri's left is Gaya. He is fast, but I will let Rabiot interfere with him!"
Deschamps wants to change positions. He wants to move Rabiot, who is playing in the left midfield, to the right, and then let Pavard move to the left!
Next, Pavard will focus on defense, while Rabiot will focus on attack. His task is to interfere with Gaya so that Mbappe can attack Rodri with all his strength!
Everyone thought Rodri performed well as a defender in the first half, and Deschamps thought so too.
But Rodri is a midfielder after all. When he moves to the defender position, he will definitely retain some habits from his midfield days, and these habits may be used by Mbappe!
Because Mbappe is fast and has excellent shooting skills!
Hierro learned that Deschamps replaced Giroud.
"It's okay. In the second half, we will still follow the previous defense to target the French players. Laporte must do his best to defend Mbappe. Azpilicueta will be there to help you at any time!"
After adjustments, the second half of the European Cup semi-final begins!
No one will not be nervous when facing the French team, and no one will not be nervous when facing the Spanish team.
But when the players of both teams returned to the court and when the head coaches of both teams took their seats again, you couldn't see any tension on the faces of all the players and coaches!
The 53th minute of the game!
Laporte is pulling Mbappe, he always feels that Mbappe may get out of his control at any time!
Giroud, who was not far away, was watching with eager eyes, as if he was planning some tactics!
Griezmann retreated with the ball again, and this time he chose a long pass!
Giroud, who was supposed to stay next to Rodri, rushed towards Laporte at this time, because Griezmann's pass was also flying towards Laporte!
Labotte wanted to reach out and grab Mbappe, but Mbappe had used his speed to break away and rushed towards Rodri.
Although it was Giroud who received the ball, his purpose was to pass the ball to Mbappe!
Giroud suddenly appeared taller than himself, and more importantly, his heading ability is excellent!
Laporte was behind Giroud and his jump was a little slow, so his subsequent header failed to hit the target.
Giroud beautifully headed the ball to Mbappe, and the only thing Rodri could do at this time was to block it. When facing Mbappe, you can't think of stealing the ball from him, otherwise you will definitely be passed by him!
