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Isak and Gyökeres are Sweden's biggest hopes against the French defense. |
France entered the match against Sweden as a World Cup title contender. The greatest strength of the French team lay in their attack, where coach Didier Deschamps possessed a squad of stars with a combined market value among the highest in the world.
According to Transfermarkt , Kylian Mbappe is valued at €180 million, Michael Olise at €150 million, Desire Doue at €120 million, and Ousmane Dembele at €100 million. This means Deschamps not only has an expensive attacking line-up, but also enough depth to keep many "million-euro" players on the bench.
On the opposite side, Sweden also has no shortage of attacking power. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Anthony Elanga have cost clubs a combined 278 million euros to acquire. Isak was valued at 150 million euros, Gyökeres at 63 million euros, and Elanga at 65 million euros.
However, the market value of all three has decreased since their transfer fees. The match against France therefore becomes an opportunity for this trio to prove they are still worth the fees they were once paid for.
The opportunity lies in the French defense.
Sweden understood that their greatest opportunity lay in the speed, strength, and penetrating power of their attack. France attacked fiercely, but also left gaps when Deschamps used four attacking players along with two defensive midfielders.
That's the price France has to pay for their high-firepower style of play. Aurelien Tchouameni has therefore become a key link in maintaining balance. The remaining question is who will partner him in midfield. Adrien Rabiot has been given opportunities, but Manu Kone is creating considerable pressure in the competition for a place.
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Mbappe and Dembele are helping France possess one of the most formidable attacking lines in the World Cup. |
If Sweden wants to spring a surprise, Isak, Gyökeres, and Elanga must fully exploit the spaces behind the French midfield. This is a match where they need not only to run, press, and win tackles well, but also to be cool-headed in their final touches.
Mbappe and Dembele are currently superior.
Compared to Sweden, France's attack is making a clear difference. Deschamps' team has scored 10 goals since the start of the tournament. Mbappe and Dembele have each scored 4 goals, while Barcola and Doué have each contributed 1 goal.
In contrast, Sweden has only scored two goals from their main strikers, with Gyökeres and Isak each scoring one. This gap highlights the significant difference in performance between the two attacking lines ahead of their direct confrontation.
France are likely to welcome back William Saliba to partner Dayot Upamecano in central defense. This is a pairing that Deschamps has trusted for the past two years. Saliba had a back problem before the World Cup and was rested in the third match, but he is expected to return to the starting lineup.
The presence of the Arsenal center-back makes France more solid, but it also poses a major test for Sweden's attack. Against an opponent possessing Mbappé, Dembélé, and many speedy attacking players, Isak and his teammates understand that they don't have many opportunities to waste.
Source: https://znews.vn/hang-cong-278-trieu-euro-thach-thuc-phap-post1664731.html
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