On July 7th, Spain’s AS newspaper analyzed the situation and trends of the European Championship semi-finals, arguing that French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, with his outstanding performance against Portugal, has earned the trust of coach Didier Deschamps and is likely to secure a starting position in the semi-finals, something the Spanish team should be wary of.
Due to Rabiot’s suspension, Deschamps gave Camavinga his first start in the quarter-finals, marking his first European Championship appearance as a starter. The Real Madrid midfielder played 91 minutes before being substituted by Fofana. He delivered a solid performance: providing strong support for Griezmann, his number of passes was second only to Tchouameni, with a success rate of 88.5%, which also accelerated France’s game pace.
In its assessment of Camavinga’s performance, France’s L’Équipe gave him a 6 out of 10, considering him one of the best players in France’s match against Portugal. The report stated: “In the absence of Rabiot, he took on a lot of defensive responsibilities on the left, while Mbappé did little defensively. He performed remarkably well in several defensive situations. He missed a great opportunity (70th minute). In terms of defense, Camavinga also performed admirably. He repeatedly cut off Portugal’s attacks and quickly returned to the game after falling, providing a solid and balanced defense for France. He was eventually replaced by Fofana (91st minute).”
Previously, despite being a key player for European champions Real Madrid, Camavinga’s position in the national team was not secure. Deschamps preferred to use Rabiot as Tchouameni and Griezmann’s midfield partner. Camavinga often found himself relegated to a rotational left-back role. However, against Spain in Munich, Camavinga secured his place in France’s starting lineup. While Rabiot is crucial for Deschamps, Camavinga has earned his trust, and the Spanish team should be prepared for this change.
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