Adrien Rabiot believes Sunday’s win over Italy confirmed “the true face of the France workforce” as they secured high spot in Nations League Group A2.
The midfielder headed dwelling twice of their 3-1 victory, assembly glorious deliveries from Lucas Digne on each, together with his second objective restoring the all-important two-goal cushion that ensured they completed above the Azzurri within the group.
This comes after France had didn’t discover a well past Israel in a irritating 0-0 draw final day trip.
Nonetheless, Sunday’s victory ensured France will likely be seeded within the quarter-finals draw as they appear to have put their disappointing Euro 2024 marketing campaign, during which they gained simply twice as they struggled in entrance of objective, behind them.
Les Bleus additionally avenged the 3-1 defeat to Italy on dwelling soil within the reverse fixture, one thing Rabiot mentioned was taking part in on their minds whereas they ready for his or her journey to San Siro.
“It’s been a very long time since we’ve performed a match like this, that we haven’t fought on this means all collectively, till the top,” he advised TF1.
“We additionally had the target of successful with a two-goal distinction, we did it. However frankly, the mutual support that there was on this match, the combativeness, the workforce spirit, it’s to be highlighted. Frankly, we loved taking part in this match.
“It was a special context [Thursday]. Above all, there was a revenge to be taken in comparison with the earlier match towards Italy, who had come to win at dwelling. It’s an excellent night. I hope we’ll proceed to point out this face. It’s the true face of the France workforce.”
