The anti-Mbappé remedy would therefore be Polish. At a press conference, Wojciech Szczesny paid tribute to the Blues, whom he will find in the round of 16, without forgetting to gently challenge Kylian Mbappé. “They are big favourites, they are one of the best teams in the world, but we will do our best to try to pass this round,” said the Polish goalkeeper after the match against Argentina. The key to stopping Mbappé? Myself ! »
It must be said that the Juventus Turin goalkeeper has reason to be confident about his level. If he caused a disputed penalty against Argentina, he made up for it by stopping Lionel Messi’s attempt. This stop counted as second place Poland, defeated 2-0 by the Albiceleste, was long under threat from Mexico, winner of Saudi Arabia (2-1) but eliminated on goal difference.
Szczesny notably distinguished himself by stopping a first penalty against Saudi Arabia. Parade converted into a monstrous double-stop in front of stunned Saudis.
The captain of the “White Eagles” also went there with his declaration to put pressure on the French shoulders. “Yes, it’s a big challenge for us, confirmed Robert Lewandowski in the mixed zone. We know what kind of players they have, but we have to take advantage of it, try to do our best, fight. We know that France is the reigning world champion, and that they can perhaps win another one. So for us, it will be a big challenge. We will have to play better than today (Wednesday). »
The Blues will also have to do better than this last group match lost against Tunisia.