Brazil v France ratings: Hugo Ekitike promising, Adrien Rabiot indispensable | OneFootball

Hugo Ekitike struck his second goal for France in Thursday’s friendly against Brazil, capping a convincing display. Adrien Rabiot also drew praise for his control and game intelligence in midfield.

According to L'Équipe, Raphinha returned after missing two camps through injury, volleyed over in the fifth minute, mismanaged a 14th-minute break, and lost all six duels.

Olise tormented debutant Leo Pereira in the 29th. Casemiro captained in Marquinhos’ absence and, after losing the ball, Mbappé opened the scoring in the 32nd, before Casemiro was booked for dissent in the 38th.

Luiz Henrique came on at half-time, troubled France and forced a Maignan save in the 50th. Ekitike added another with a deft chip in the 65th, beating Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson who had gone to ground too quickly.

Luiz Henrique then provided an assist in the 78th, with Casemiro keeping the move alive, for Bremer’s goal. The Juventus defender might have had a brace in the 90th. Vinicius, used as a centre-forward by Ancelotti and wearing number 10, endured a wasteful night against Gusto.

Source: L'Équipe