Guthenberg. We are in the amusement park and the large crowd at Gamla Ullevi can relate.
France has the ability to shake off the stagnant Swedish defense line.
Tonight’s test will be a sobering test of how well the blue and yellow carousel really spins ahead of the WC summer.
There is an attraction in Gothenburg’s big amusement park that I like a bit more.
Runs at full speed from start to finish. And just when you think everything settles down and you can catch your breath, it just has to take off in a stunning new acceleration before a loop. Adrenaline is high when you land on the platform.
This is exactly what an amazing France team experience could be.
Explosive, fast-paced attacking football tendencies were present at times during EC this summer. We sped away, delighted to run from the ends, and amazed at the speed of the passes.
At the individual level, the off-field player Delphine Cascarino was the second-fastest player in the European Commission in terms of top speed (31.3 kilometers per hour) and the closest player in the Swedish national team, Fridolina Rulfo, came in 10th place.
But while the Barcelona star and many of his Swedish teammates have the ability to run often and quickly, there was – and still is – a lack of defensive speed in the transfer window.
Not very suitable for Sweden
Weakness has already been revealed and we saw it against Spain on Friday. Sweden’s chances of hurting are when the team puts up pressure and gets rid of the ball, when areas behind the strong Swedish backline are available.
French players are good at catching the ball and playing, but they are smart when the attack is quick and direct.
Peter Gerhardsson may opt for a triple line defense as is often the case, but it wouldn’t be surprising if we see centre-back Amanda Illestitt advance to the right in a quad line. We’ll also see attackers and midfielders slow down their counter-attacks to the point where they can catch up.
The preconceived feeling is that France fits Sweden poorly.
I was relieved that Sweden slipped out of the Blue League in this summer’s European Championship qualifiers, and now both teams can reach the semi-finals to confirm that England and Germany were a very big number.
Time is running out for the bathroom
And just like in Sweden, the EC’s luggage left some heavy question marks.
Who scored the French goals when shooting queen Marie Antoinette Catuto was injured and star Wendy Renard’s scoring fronts haven’t hit the spot since April?
Surely there is a certain amount of sluggishness in the French defense too?
Stena Blacksteinus nodded when asked the question the day before the game.
France national team captain Corinne Diacre appeared somewhat stubborn when pressed on the shortcomings by two of the French reporters who were sent in. She pointed out the lack of goals scored and individual defensive errors.
Time is short, there are only three international windows before the summer of the restroom.
Tonight’s friendly get-together at Gamla Ullevi is a loaded get-together.
Sweden and France both need to bet against the World Cup next summer, Sweden after a temporary summer for the European Commission and a draw against the Spanish B team, France lost 1-2 to Germany on Friday.
Last week I listened to the UEFA women’s draw for the national team. It was a ritual session in the log novel. Not least publicly and financially.
Publicly, the party at Gamla Ullevi is a sign of the times.
Sports still have to be seen.
Just buckle up, because it’s going to take off in Gothenburg.
