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France Coach Laurent Blanc: I Hope Our Win Against Bosnia & Herzegovina Is A Turning Point
Laurent Blanc believes that France can now build on their victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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Sep 8, 2010 8:55:00 PM
By Subhankar Mondal
France coach Laurent Blanc has expressed his hope that les Bleus have turned the corner after their encouraging win against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday evening.
The former European and world champions defeated Bosnia 2-0 in a Euro 2012 qualifier and recovered from the 1-0 shock loss they had suffered against Belarus in their opening game on Friday.
"It can give some confidence to the players who really need it," Blanc is quoted by AP as saying on Wednesday. "It doesn't mean that we have more certainties. We still lack experience.
"But it's with such results on the road that we are going to gain time [in rebuilding the team]. It could be the start of something good."
Blanc also explained his decision to switch from a 4-4-2 formation to a 4-3-3 system.
"If you lose the midfield battle, chances are that you will lose the match too. We can certainly play with a pair of forwards, but against solid teams we have to win the midfield battle and must therefore add muscle and density in midfield."
The former Manchester United defender also stressed that he is not going to tolerate any rebellious acts during his tenure.
"The criteria for call-ups are still individual skills, but players have to be aware that it won't be enough. You have to display a [positive] mindset and fit in the mould... In a football team, nobody can do whatever he wants.
"The squad gave me satisfaction by its involvement and its behaviour in the two matches. They deserve to be seen again."
The former European and world champions defeated Bosnia 2-0 in a Euro 2012 qualifier and recovered from the 1-0 shock loss they had suffered against Belarus in their opening game on Friday.
"It can give some confidence to the players who really need it," Blanc is quoted by AP as saying on Wednesday. "It doesn't mean that we have more certainties. We still lack experience.
"But it's with such results on the road that we are going to gain time [in rebuilding the team]. It could be the start of something good."
Blanc also explained his decision to switch from a 4-4-2 formation to a 4-3-3 system.
"If you lose the midfield battle, chances are that you will lose the match too. We can certainly play with a pair of forwards, but against solid teams we have to win the midfield battle and must therefore add muscle and density in midfield."
The former Manchester United defender also stressed that he is not going to tolerate any rebellious acts during his tenure.
"The criteria for call-ups are still individual skills, but players have to be aware that it won't be enough. You have to display a [positive] mindset and fit in the mould... In a football team, nobody can do whatever he wants.
"The squad gave me satisfaction by its involvement and its behaviour in the two matches. They deserve to be seen again."
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