Press review: Paraguay v France, line-ups, Olise and Barcola | OneFootball

This Saturday, July 4, the French press (on the sporting side) did not focus on anything directly related to Paris Saint-Germain. The main story is France’s World Cup round of 16 match against Paraguay tonight at 11 p.m. As well as Michael Olise (the 24-year-old attacking midfielder/winger for Bayern Munich and France) and Bradley Barcola (the 23-year-old forward for PSG and Les Bleus).

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Les Bleus can approach this match with confidence. They are coming off some strong performances, and Paraguay seems less well-equipped to reach the next round. Caution is needed, however, because football is never that simple. There is never such a thing as an obvious victory; it has to be earned. And the Paraguayans clearly proved by eliminating Germany that they must be taken seriously. France will have to fight and stay fully focused in order to avoid a very unpleasant surprise.

France should once again be able to rely on Olise’s genius, especially in his passing. Even though he is just as capable of scoring, even if he has lacked a bit of luck in this World Cup. In particular, his overhead kick against Sweden hit the post, when it could have been the best goal of the tournament. Barcola should also be there, having indeed established himself as the best complement to the trio Olise forms with Dembélé and Mbappé. Of course, Désiré Doué may also have a say. But for now, his style has produced a less effective blend.

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