In the Europa League group stage early this morning.
French team
opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Austria. During the match, midfielders
Canter (city in England)
With his outstanding performance, he was selected as the best player of the match (MVP) and became a key player in France's victory.
Kante, 33, had previously missed a long period of time from the French national team due to injury, and also stayed away from the stage of the top five leagues. However, in the first match of this year's European Cup, Kante showed his excellent condition and irreplaceable role. As the midfield "can't pass", Kante with solid defense and excellent blocking ability, to help the French team in the defensive end of the establishment of a solid barrier, for the team to lay the foundation for victory.
Kante's return not only improved the overall strength of the French team, but also injected confidence into the team. His leadership and fighting spirit in the game inspired his teammates to go forward. It is because of his outstanding performance that the French team was able to win against their strong rivals Austria.
In stark contrast to Kante, Pogba, who once partnered him in midfield, is now away from the French national team. Pogba, 31, has been banned for four years for doping and is currently only in the first year of his ban, thus preventing him from participating in any professional matches. Pogba's absence is a considerable loss for the French team, but Kante's excellent play has made up for it, ensuring stability in the team's midfield.
Pogba's ban has not only cost him the chance to represent his national team, it has also put his career in jeopardy. It is a huge blow for Pogba who had helped France win the 2018 World Cup alongside Kante. He will not be able to showcase his talent on the field during the ban and will have to wait for the ban to expire and return.
France's performance in this year's Euros is highly anticipated, and the return of Kante has undoubtedly added a lot of confidence and hope to the team. In the next game, France will continue to rely on Kante's excellent play in the midfield to achieve better results. At the same time, the team also needs the joint efforts of other players to make up for the impact of Pogba's absence.
