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Actu Foot reported that Walid Acherchour estimated that the French team could win competitions in the coming years with Olise. Referring to the gathering played without Mbappé, he described Olise as the scorer and technical leader of the Blues, and designated him as their best player. He called for building the team around him, adding that no player had inspired him with as many emotions in the French jersey for a long time. Acherchour spoke on AfterRMC. #FiersdetreBleus #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)

Walid Acherchour stated on AfterRMC that France would not have won the day before without Zinédine Zidane on the bench. He mentioned the novelty effect, the environment, and the momentum brought by Zidane, adding that the new coach's record should not begin with a home defeat against Belgium. #Zidane #FranceFootball #EquipeDeFrance (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Jérôme Rothen had described Olise as the leader and best player of the French team. He believed that he was superior to Yamal because he made more efforts for the collective, while describing both players as magicians. Rothen also described Olise as a jewel to be protected, expressed hope that he would not get injured, and praised his performances. #OLise #EquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)

Actu Foot, by relaying information from Romain Molina, indicated that the gathering had generally gone well on the field but was marked by several organizational problems: poorly attached studs, unwashed equipment, sock errors, a missed protocol, as well as plane tickets booked at the last minute. Requests from players were also said to have gone unanswered, according to Molina. Actu Foot added that an emergency meeting was scheduled for the same day to assess the situation and review the responsibilities of the FFF. The appointments of Laurent Georges as team manager and Bastien Geray were particularly called into question, the media reported. Georges' experience for this role was said to have been challenged, while issues had already been reported concerning Geray with the U21s. #FFF #ÉquipeDeFrance #Organisation (translated)

The French team indicated that Michael Olise was involved in six of the seven goals scored by the Blues during their first gathering of the season. The player had played four matches, scored four goals, and delivered two assists. https://t.co/6cskHKS5Om #MichaelOlise #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)

"It is the football that we love. Beyond the points, the three victories, what I remember is the state of mind." Zidane expressed great satisfaction with these first four matches, stating, "It is the football that we love. Beyond the points, the three victories, what I remember is the state of mind," and described Olise's performance as "exceptional." #Olise #Cherki #ÉquipeDeFrance (translated)

"There is a real camaraderie with Michael Olise. Everything that is said in the press about the lack of cohesion among the players is nonsense," Cherki dismissed the rumors after the match, stating: "There is a real camaraderie with Michael Olise. Everything that is said in the press about the lack of cohesion among the players is nonsense," adding that "From the first to the last member of the staff, it's great, I've never experienced an atmosphere like this." #Olise #Cherki #ÉquipeDeFrance (translated)

During the friendly match against Belgium, Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki overshadowed all controversies by delivering a remarkable performance with three goals scored in three minutes, thus reinforcing their synergy on the field and the excitement around the French team. #Olise #Cherki #ÉquipeDeFrance (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that the France-Belgium match, won 4-1, had gathered 6.33 million viewers on TF1, with a viewership share of 33%. The account stated that the first four matches of the Zidane era all surpassed 6 million viewers: France-Italy, 7.17 million; Turkey-France, 6.82 million; Belgium-France, 6.39 million; and France-Belgium, 6.33 million. By comparison, Actu Foot indicated that the Blues' matches during the 2024-2025 Nations League attracted an average of 5 million viewers. #Zidane #EquipeDeFrance #Audiences (translated)

Actu Foot reported, citing Jean-Louis Tourre, that Adrien Rabiot warmed up very slowly and did not have his cleats ready before entering against Belgium, which irritated the French bench. The account added that at the final whistle, Rabiot was the first player greeted by Zidane. #Rabiot #ÉquipeDeFrance #Zidane (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Emmanuel Petit was not convinced by Esteban Lepaul's first selections. On After RMC, he stated that the striker had good movements but lacked speed over short distances and the physical qualities to make a difference and reach the highest level. He added that he hoped Lepaul would be able to overcome these steps. #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football #EstebanLepaul (translated)

Actu Foot noted that Ousmane Dembélé had 0 shots on target out of 5, completed 0 crosses out of 6, executed 1 dribble out of 6, won 3 duels out of 9, and lost 22 balls during the match the day before. The account estimated that this performance with the French national team was, once again, not worthy of a Ballon d'Or. https://t.co/wc2x3D1Gmi #EquipeDeFrance #Football #Dembélé (translated)

Walid Acherchour praised the technical level of Michael Olise, stating that he illuminated the game with every touch and that no other French player possessed comparable football skills. He compared him to Ousmane Dembélé, whom he had seen play in the same position during the match, and found their difference in level to be striking. Acherchour added that Kylian Mbappé remained the natural leader of the French team, while Olise was the technical leader. #Football #ÉquipeDeFrance #MichaelOlise (translated)

Actu Foot relayed an analysis from L’Équipe stating that Ousmane Dembélé, repositioned on the right after disappointing as a striker, had reproduced the same shortcomings and was substituted at the moment when the French team was recovering. The newspaper estimated that the 29-year-old player had not met the expectations raised by his performances at Paris-SG while playing for the national team. It noted a record of 13 goals in 71 appearances and considered that Dembélé, despite receiving the captain's armband after Kylian Mbappé's injury, was no longer indisputable. #OusmaneDembélé #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)