France vs. Belarus: Euro 2012 Qualifier Preview
France would be welcomed by Belarus in the enthralling Euro 2012 qualification match at Stadyen Dynama on June 3, 2011. Les Bleus, after being beaten by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Belarus-c2849 1-0 in the reverse fixture in September 2010, would be desperately looking to get the terms even
with Belarus. France sit atop the Group D table and there is room for experimentation; Paris Saint-Germain’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mamadou-Sakho-c23293 is set to make his international debut.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899, who are equipped with some of the biggest football stars on the planet, would like to cement their place atop Group D table. Les Bleus have a four-point lead over Belarus, who sit second on the table having secured 8 points. France have learnt from
the defeat to Belarus, winning six of their last seven games since their blowing defeat in September.
France supersedes Belarus when it comes to finding the back of the net. Les Blues attack has scored eight goals while Belarus have struggled to poke the ball into the net as they have scored only two goals in the four qualifying matches since they overcame
France.
France currently stand 19th in the world rankings, and would be aiming to bag all three points after playing a goalless draw against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879.
It would be a memorable moment for Mamadou Sakho who will don the prestigious France jersey for the first time on Friday. Sakho, who will have his dreams come true on Friday, said:
“I know I still have a long way to go to become the player I want to be, but getting called up to the national squad at the start of the season gave me a taste of what it is like at the very highest level. If I'm lucky enough to start in Belarus I will try
to do my best for the benefit of the whole team. The most important thing is the team, not me.”
French team coach, Laurent Blanc believes Sakho’s inclusion would prove out be a good addition to the squad. He said, “I like the fact that he has the motivation to keep progressing. He works hard and he is a good listener. The interesting thing about him
is that he can still improve considerably in every aspect - his anticipation, his reading of the game.”
The news from the French ranks is that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231, Franck Ribery and Abidal
looking to protect their goal posts. However, Loic Remy and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Abou-Diaby-c3453 are doubtful inclusions as both are having fitness problems.
Alexander Hleb, Vitaly Kutuzov, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dmitry-Molosh-c11444 will have to stay content with a seat on the benches for their respective reasons, injuries and suspensions inclusive.
The football pundits believe France would come hard on Belarus from the very first minute and a 2-0 victory is anticipated for Laurent Blanc’s men.
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