The Team de France finished its brilliant year 2018 with victory against Uruguay (1-0). After a complicated defeat against the Netherlands, Didier Deschamps made some changes in his starting lineup. Holders, Lyonnais N'Dombele and Mendy have brilliantly put forward. Opposite, the star duo Cavani-Suarez was too discreet to worry the world champions at the Stade de France.
The French team ended its year 2018 with a victory over Uruguay at the Stade de France (1-0) thanks to a penalty from Olivier Giroud. The Blues have been strong to take the best on the Celeste not very inspired in attack, like the duo Cavani-Suarez very discreet tonight. For its part, France saw the Lyonnais Tanguy N'Dombele and Ferland Mendy make a big match. Both men scored points in the head of Didier Deschamps.
The Top: the N'Dombele-Mendy doublet
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The players of Olympique Lyonnais, Ferland Mendy and Tanguy N'Dombele showed a very beautiful face on the lawn of the Stade de France. For the first, which was the first selection, he showed all his physical qualities on his left side with a lot of activity despite a slight waste in the centers. For the second, this match is in the continuity of what he does in club. N'Dombele has also shone by its activity and its volume of play. With N'Golo Kanté, the Lyonnais has been precious to the recovery of the ball. For his first tenure (3 selections), he demonstrated that it was a more than interesting solution in the absence of Paul Pogba, injured.
The Flop: the Cavani-Suarez duo
They are among the best strikers in the world, they were eagerly awaited on the lawn of the Stade de France but they were finally far too discreet. Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez did not have much to chew on the French defense. Cavani almost came out on a superb left pass that could have resulted in a goal. A bit skinny as a record for a world-class striker.
The note of the match: 6/10
It was not the meeting of the year but the Blues did the job against brave Uruguayans. The men of Didier Deschamps have obtained the victory after a relatively controlled match. In front, the Celeste was overall disappointing like the duo Cavani-Suarez. In addition, the organizations suffered at the Stade de France after a busy year for both teams, giving a little rhythmic meeting.