Dembélé est-il vraiment à sa place en Equipe de France ? – 03/10
Summary
Hosted by Karine Galli, this episode of L'After Foot analyzes Zinedine Zidane's first match as France manager, a 1-1 draw against Italy. The discussion critiques Ousmane Dembélé's lack of impact in his new number 9 role and Ryan Cherki's adaptation to midfield, while previewing the upcoming match against Belgium. The show also covers the Top 14 rugby derby between Castres and Toulouse, highlighting Toulouse's squad rotation and Castres' pressure to win, alongside updates on the U21 Euro qualifiers.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Show overview: Top 14 and France national team
Recap of Saturday's Top 14 results
Pre-match analysis: Castres vs Toulouse derby
Transition to France national team and Zidane's debut
Ousmane Dembélé's performance and 10-year milestone
Debate on Dembélé's role and Zidane's defense
Analysis of Dembélé's stats and need for time
Comparison with Olyse and Dembélé's World Cup record
Assessment of Ryan Cherky's new midfield role
Predictions for the Belgium match lineup
Closing thoughts on Zidane's tactical ideas
Live update: France U21 vs Luxembourg
England vs Croatia result and sign-off
Listen ad-free on Castria