If Benzema , who is about to turn 35 at the end of 2022, is injured in an accident before the World Cup, has Deschamps prepared a plan for the shooter?
Or, Deschamps saw Ajax player Allais in the match against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. Will he be a little regretful that he missed it? What?
Allais is almost like a forgotten figure. He originally followed the most standard straight trajectory of a good professional player: entering the French second at 18 years old Auxerre first team, 20 years old He joined the Eredivisie Utrecht at the age of 23 and joined the Bundesliga Frankfurt and made a breakthrough, but after joining the Premier League West Ham at the age of 25, he realized the complexity and bitterness of his fate, spent time on the bench, and finally He returned to the Eredivisie at the age of 27 and went to the giants Ajax.
So, when he went smoothly in Ajax, he made his name match Van Basten , Lewandowski , Messi and C in the opening match of the Champions League group stage. When Luo waited for the players who had a record of 4 goals in a single game in the Champions League, everything seemed a bit too late, because he had already chosen the Ivory Coast national team.
Allais is a mixed race. His mother is Ivorian and his father is French. He grew up in the greater Paris area,Receive football training and eventually enter the famous Auxerre youth training camp. His potential is also undoubtedly discovered by the huge selection system of the French Football Association. He has been selected for all youth-level French national teams from under 16 to under 23.
Moreover, when Allais played for Utrecht in the Eredivisie, he also showed his scoring efficiency (13 goals) in the French national youth. At the time, the French U20 coach Batelli recalled: "Sebba is a very, very good striker, but he needs time to get the feeling of playing in the D-League. He did not join the top club directly, which may have affected his growth. Some obstacles."
Mankowski, the coach of Allais who used to train the French U21 national team, said, "He has been very hardworking. He may not be the most talented player at the beginning, but he is one step at a time. The steps have come up, and now he has become a very comprehensive striker."
Alai's outbreak period is from 2017 to 2019 when he played for Frankfurt, he and Jovic , Rebic formed a forward trident with excellent physical ability, which was called "Buffalo Corps" by fans. However, during that time, it was too difficult for him to be selected for the French national team. Giroud, Mbappe, Martial, Ben Yedel and others were all in his pick. Front.
Allais' ambition at the time was to be selected for the French national team. Now that the French national echelon has played, entering the French adult national team is a logical goal and expectation. As he said in the interview, "If you ask me if the French team is a goal? I will answer: no doubt."
In the hearts of the players,His transfer to West Ham and playing in the Premier League should help him get his first call-up for the national team. In July 2019, he said to the media: "European Cup 2020? If it is possible, I would be happy. However, from now to before the big game, I have to score more goals."
but Allais did not get the scoring opportunity he expected. West Ham United’s playing style is quite conservative. Allais must always return to the midfield or go to the wing to get the ball. In the end, the coach prefers the stronger Antonio. Allais himself knows very well that with 14 goals in 54 games for West Ham, it is impossible to determine the starting position at the club, not to mention the French national team. Deschamps did not forget him. It was during London that Allais entered the French team's squad for the first time. This is considered a recognition, but it seems that it is still too far away before he becomes an indispensable member of the French team.
And it is during this time that Côte d'Ivoire has been trying to persuade Allais to wear their jersey. At that time, Allais was in a low state. He could not be the main player in the club. There was no hope for France to participate in the European Cup. Therefore, he chose Côte d’Ivoire in the fall of 2020. After all, this is a team with hopes of participating in the World Cup. He often Accompany her mother back to his hometown to visit relatives.
The fact is that due to the European Cup being postponed for a year, Giroud has actually called the French team ahead of schedule. Deschamps called Benzema before the battle, more of it was forced by Giroud's status. But Benzema will turn 34 at the end of this year. Does the French team still have a suitable No. 9, even as a substitute?
Seeing the current composition of the French team, will Allais have any regrets? He told people around him that choosing Côte d'Ivoire was a "decision made after careful consideration."
, the former French U20 coach Batelli, who has a deep relationship with Allais, said, "I don't want to question his choice, but maybe he will ask this question himself in a few years. Based on his physical characteristics, he With his ball-holding ability and efficiency, he is fully qualified to become Giroud's successor.At the age of 26, in his situation at the time, he believed that representing an African football power to participate in major matches was an opportunity, and this decision was worthy of respect. "
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