Last weekend to shine before Didier Deschamps’ list for the 2022 World Cup. The coach of the Blues will announce it on Wednesday November 9 in the 8 p.m. news on TF1. This Saturday, several French people were on the bridge in Europe and in particular on the side of Germany. Almost guaranteed to participate in the great world rout in Qatar, Christopher Nkunku again made the powder talk with Leipzig.
On the ground of Hoffenheim, the former Parisian offered himself a double including a marvel of direct free kick. Enough to bring his total to 11 goals in the Bundesliga this season in just 13 games played. His team won 3-1 and moved up to 6th place in the standings after a tricky start to the season.
Hernandez, a timely return
Always across the Rhine, Benjamin Pavard et Dayot Upamecano were holders in central defense with Bayern Munich, victorious on the lawn of Hertha Berlin (2-3). At fault this Saturday with a penalty conceded, Pavard nevertheless has every chance of seeing Qatar, which is not really the case with his defense partner. Essential under the Bavarian tunic, he was far too feverish during his last outings in the France team.
Kingsley Comananother executive of Didier Deschamps, came into play, as did Lucas Hernandez who was making his comeback to competition. Affected in the adductors, he had not trod the grounds since mid-September. A good omen a few days from the list of which he should logically be part.
Dembélé and Hernandez show themselves, Giroud offers himself a masterpiece
On the side of Spain, Ousmane Dembele, a very serious candidate for the World Cup, also showed himself by opening the scoring after a small festival in the defense of Almeria. His 4th La Liga goal this season. In Italy, AC Milan’s victory over La Spezia is also tinged with a strong tricolor accent. Theo Hernandez first puts the Rossoneri on the right track thanks to a wonderful sequence of chest control and strikes from the left.
Enough to further consolidate his place as a powerful holder in the starting lineup of Didier Deschamps. But the masterpiece of the evening was indeed signed by Olivier Giroud, whose presence at the World Cup is becoming more and more likely. His acrobatic volley à la “Zlatan” gives the victory to the Milanese who take 2nd place in Serie A ahead of Atalanta Bergamo.