France supervisor Didier Deschamps’ choice to take off Olivier Giroud within the first half of the World Cup ultimate has come below scrutiny.
The defending champions have been shortly placed on the again foot by Argentina, who took a 2-0 lead after enjoying a flawless first half.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring after Angel Di Maria was introduced down by France’s Ousmane Dembele within the field.
Messi transformed from the penalty spot to provide Argentina the lead and overtake Kylian Mbappe because the main purpose scorer within the match.
Argentina rammed house the benefit when Di Maria completed off a chic counterattacking purpose as his teammates weaved their means down the suitable edge.
But it was a distinct story for France, who struggled in assault — turning into the primary aspect ever to not try a shot within the first half of a World Cup.
Striker Kylian Mbappe solely had 11 touches within the first 45 minutes.
Conscious of not letting the sport slip away, Deschamps made the daring name to substitute the mercurial Giroud on the 40-minute mark.
Giroud was lower than impressed by the choice, trudging off the sector and slamming a water bottle down in anger.
The striker and Dembele was substituted for Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram in a pair of uncommon first half adjustments.
Giroud is France’s all-time main purpose scorer and has slotted 4 objectives on the World Cup, together with a vital header towards England within the quarterfinal.
The 36-year-old has been in profession greatest type in Qatar, so the choice to take him off with greater than half the World Cup ultimate remaining raised eyebrows.
Sky Sports News’ Rob Dorsett on the Lusail Stadium stated: “The crowd is still murmuring from the quality of that Di Maria goal.
“Even the Argentina fans are quietened by it – they’re a bit stunned at this lead, you feel.
“A double change for France too, very very early. Deschamps has seen enough.
“It’s amazing that Dembele and Giroud are replaced before half time, when France are desperate for goals!
“Giroud is furious. He’s thrown his top down in anger, and a water bottle.”
Originally revealed as France striker Olivier Giroud ‘furious’ after ‘very odd’ substitution in World Cup ultimate
