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Team meeting
Morning briefing: An analysis of Wales’ attacking setup
Building on Monday’s work, Vannuchi hosts a morning team meeting, dissecting Wales’ tactical setup and its strengths and weaknesses, and tells his players how they will look to counter the Welsh 4-4-2 diamond defensively, setting the tone for the session ahead.
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Putting theory into practice on the pitch
Following the tactical meeting, France execute their gameplan on the grass, focusing on pressing and their 4-3-3 defensive organisation, attempting to prevent Wales from building out from the back and shutting down their midfield overload.
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Team meeting
The French players go back to the meeting room
In the afternoon, Vannuchi’s attention turned to Wales’ defensive setup, as his players watched their opponents’ compact shape in action through video analysis, highlighting ways in which the side can bypass the unorthodox Welsh press.
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Finding ways to break the diamond
Heading out one final time on Tuesday, France switch their focus from defence to attack, practising specifically to counter the press that will be applied by Wales’ 4-4-2 diamond by using the full-backs as a route for progression in possession.
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Set plays: France’s final session before their opening test
France begin gameday by fine-tuning dead-ball situations. Set-play takers activate their muscles with targeted warm-ups before the whole group partakes in attack v. defence routines at corners and indirect free kicks from wide areas.
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Match
Gameday: Will France’s preparations reap rewards?
Vannuchi’s team face Wales in their first of two games. The match sees France’s tactical preparations put to the test as they aim to secure a positive result against their Welsh counterparts. However, the opposition’s setup is different from what they anticipated.
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Morning session: Recovery and creating chances through the full-backs
The day after their first game with Wales, France’s coaches focus on recovery for those who featured and work on creating chances through using full-backs, maintaining sharpness in the squad while easing muscle fatigue ahead of tomorrow’s second test.
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Team meeting
Vannuchi analyses a strong performance against Wales with room to improve
Vannuchi leads a team meeting reviewing his team’s performance from the day before, breaking his analysis down into three parts: in possession, out of possession, and set plays, while highlighting tactical adjustments to prepare for tomorrow’s game.
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France sharpen their pressing ahead of the second Wales test
In the afternoon, France focus on defending in a high block. The drills emphasise collective pressing, maintaining compact lines and recovering possession quickly, ensuring the team can apply consistent pressure in their upcoming match.
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Interview
Jean-Luc Vannuchi: Head coach
Vannuchi has been a staple of Clairefontaine in his career, serving as the head coach at all but one of France’s youth teams since 2018. In this interview, the pro-turned-coach discusses his crucial role in developing the next generation of elite French players.
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Interview
Vincent Hamonic: Assistant coach
As assistant coach, Vincent Hamonic is Vannuchi’s trusted soundboard before, during and after training and games. Here, he explains how he supports France’s U-17 team daily and the challenge of guiding youth players towards international success.
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Interview
Pascal Rohn: Goalkeeping coach
As a goalkeeping coach, Pascal Rohn is tasked with developing the team’s goalkeepers. In this interview, he offers insights into the developing role of the shot-stopper in the modern game and the essential prerequisites needed to become an elite keeper.
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Interview
Yoan Deloze: Fitness coach
Yoan Deloze, France’s fitness maestro, discusses his journey into the game and reveals the key to preparing players physically for the demands of international football to keep them sharp, strong and ready for anything on the pitch.
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Interview
Lionel Rouxel: Head of France’s U-15 to U-20 national teams
Lionel Rouxel, Head of France’s U-15 to U-20 youth teams, shares how he crafted a unifying footballing identity across each level. From his playing days to the FFF, he plays a pivotal role in the long-term development of French players.