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Captain of the French Olympic team, Alexandre Lacazette broke the deadlock for the Blues against the United States with a perfect strike on Wednesday evening in Marseille.
Despite a rather good preparation, Thierry Henry’s French team did not really impress for its entry into the competition in its football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Wednesday evening at the Stade Vélodrome. It must be said that the Bleuets came up against a very solid and calm United States team to get out of the French pressure. The match therefore did not thrill the Marseille crowd, who had filled the OM den without offering such a crazy atmosphere.
Alexandre Lacazette, the team captain, who is one of three players over 23 in the squad, finally opened the scoring after an hour (61st minute). The OL striker tried his luck from 25 meters and his right-footed cross shot deceived the American goalkeeper, Patrick Schulte, who had been very good until then. “Laca” was found in the middle by Manu Koné, “Titi” Henry’s number 6, who was excellent in both recovery and recovery for this first match.
Olise after Lacazette
Ten minutes later, the Blues scored the second goal with an equally beautiful strike. Michael Olise, found by Alexandre Lacazette this time, put himself on his left foot to curl his shot into the open side from 20, 25 meters (70th). The opposing goalkeeper dove again without touching the ball…
In his position as number 10 in his coach’s 4-4-2 diamond, the player recently recruited by Bayern (for 70 million euros!) is the X factor of this team, capable of decisive flashes. With Manu Koné, Michael Olise (who chose France rather than England, Algeria and Nigeria) could well land quickly in the French A team!
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
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