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Group H hosted the most interesting match of this UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying round, France facing Turkey at the Stade de France. Both sides are blocked at the top of the group, with nothing to separate them.

Turkey’s victory against Les Bleus earlier in the campaign prompted the World Cup holders to take their revenge. Sports enthusiasts from around the world can purchase the Turkey Euro Cup Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

The atmosphere was vibrant and the scene was ready, however, Turkey held out for a 1-1 draw, seeing them avoid defeat and remain in contention for first place.

In this tactical analysis, we examine the tactics deployed by Didier Deschamps, who should have won the match to France. We also provide an analysis of the tactical changes made by the visitors who frustrated the boys in blue.

Line-ups

The home team opted for a 4-2-3-1 system, using Blaise Matuidi and Corentin Tolisso as a double pivot at the base of the midfield. No Paul Pogba, Hugo Lloris or Kylian Mbappé meant that Deschamps had to reshuffle his team.

Moussa Sissoko was in the widest position on the right and was drifting to open the cross-referral to the late Benjamin Pavard who, as usual, was venturing as he pleased. On the other hand, Lucas Hernandez started as a left-back and made promising connections with Kingsley Coman, who bit his right-back with a clever move into half-spaces that we’ll see later.

Wissam Ben Yedder was chosen as a lone striker and struggled to make a difference in the match. Turkey started the match in a 4-5-1 / 4-1-4-1 defensive form. Okay Yokuslu started in the role of a tenant, seeking to reduce the space available for his direct opponent – Antoine Griezmann.

Senol Gunes, who had his team win eight of the previous nine matches, set up a rigid system in which Mahmut Tekdemir and Ozan Tufan, in the middle of the field, patrolled the space in a deeper block, limiting space to allow to France to play. Burak Yılmaz was deployed as the only attacker. Hakan Calhanoglu started on the bench.

The hosts started on the front foot, dominating the ball (66%) and playing with a fast tempo in their attempts to break through the Turkish defensive unit. Possession started from behind while France was looking for short passes through all phases of the pitch.

Turkey sat down and did not start putting pressure on the ball until they came into their match half; their PPDA was 21.53, which gave France time to build its attacks so methodical. We see above that during the rotation of the balls, the French backs were allowed to advance to support the attacks.

The double-pivot fell deeper to receive the ball from his central defenders, then immediately tried to play wide, trying to get around the Turkish block. Coman and Sissoko moved away from their respective wings to enter the half-spaces.

This has opened the way for passers-by so that the double pivot can play the ball away and progress attacks height. This has also caused a major disruption of the Turkish form that we analyze below.

Griezmann remained central for most, seeking to connect to Ben Yedder, who, we find, became isolated as a result of reduced space in central areas. Griezmann derived from “zone 14” when attacks developed in the lateral spaces.

This created surcharges on the wings and offered France opportunities to penetrate. Unfortunately for Les Bleus, the last pass or the last shot lacked the usual quality, leaving Turkey safe.

The visitors came with a game plan that would frustrate their opponents. Their first priority was to create a defensive unit organized with a flat back to four, supported by three central midfielders well positioned.

Above we can see how close the Turkish midfielder has become, protecting the most dangerous areas of the center. Although their initial form is solid, as the French develop their attacks, moving the ball horizontally to disrupt the shape of Turkey, their system eventually collapses.

 Gaps began to appear when players were pulled from their rigid position in areas where space could be exploited. Ofan (7) and Kenan Karaman (18) were trained in areas making the profile of their team vulnerable by isolating the right back. We analyze this in more detail below.

Turkey was trying to recover the ball in the deepest areas of the field, leading the French team forward. On the recovery, they sought to make the transition quickly, catching France on the break by exploiting the space left behind their defense.

In the first half, the absence of Turkey’s second striker meant that this tactic was actually useless, as there was no support for Yılmaz, easily controlled by the two central defenders of France.

In the first half, the visitors did not fire any of their counterattacks. However, once Calhanoglu entered the fray, Turkey showed a greater threat, as it could create an offensive on Yılmaz with enough players to support serious attacks.

The left of France

As we mentioned, Turkey is not in possession of the press. In fact, they sacrificed possession for defensive stability. To try to disrupt the accumulation of the host, they systematically put themselves in groups when the rotations of France entered their half. France fans can get France Euro Cup Tickets online to enjoy its fabulous performances.

This effectively prevented France from rapidly developing attacks on the ground. However, once the rotations of the bullets were fast enough, they began to reveal the weaknesses of the tactics, especially on the right side of the Turkish defense – the left of France.

The ball enters the half of Turkey, only when the players start to press. In this case, three players press the ball, forcing the player to turn upside down and start the attack from scratch.

Note that the deeper circles of Turkey do not support the top three, as one would expect in a full-fledged press. Instead, they remain in their deepest form, allowing France to keep the ball but containing the attacks with a certain level of comfort when the ball is moved backward.

This tactic finally revealed its weaknesses when the French technical players began to identify the spaces left vacant by the semi-press. Then France developing its attacks from both ends on Turkey.

  Hernandez left, progresses in the channel knowing that he has a defensive cover if the possession is returned. The Turkish press is activated when the ball is approaching the centerline, which opens up a large space behind the median line.

Throughout the match, Coman made four progressive heats and was hit five times in the opposing area. Time and again, Coman identified this space and moved without any mark. Turkish midfielders have ventured too far to try to roll back France.

Instead, they allowed large areas to appear in their intermediate zone. Notice how the right-winger of Turkey is isolated, helpless, in this situation 2v1. He is currently marking Hernandez and blocking his way into the back half, but can’t leave his post and step inside to pressure Coman.

Coman attempted nine dribblings in the match with a 56% success rate. This meant that the Bayern winger had many opportunities on the left side where he had plenty of time and space to penetrate the Turkish defensive structure. In 18 attacks and 38% created from the left because of Turkey’s defensive weaknesses.

Opponents were clearly stuck in their minds when it came to operating from an unknown low block. By setting up an uncoordinated press, their leading players being more aggressive and not moving harmoniously with the defense unit behind them, Turkey has created problems.

Faced with a quality opposition like France, you would expect tactical inadequacies to be properly punished. However, the world champions faltered when it mattered and failed to take good chances that they created.

The far-right did not offer the same opportunities for locals but was handicapped by the inclusion of Sissoko as a great man. Her skills in physical prowess and powerful running were incongruous on the wing and France would certainly have benefited if she had used a natural winger on this side.

One can only speculate, but the inclusion of Thomas Lemar or Nanitamo Ikoné from the beginning may have influenced the final result of Les Bleus, who held the tactical advantage.

Half Time

At the break, Gunes realized flaws in his team’s form and tweaked the system into a 4-4-2 flat. He also used the talisman Calhanoglu to try to give his team a second-half attack threat.

After the break, the visitors adapted to a 4-4-2 system as they tried not only to fill in the obvious gaps occurring in open spaces, as mentioned above. But also to give more support to Yılmaz, who cut an isolated figure in the first half.

In both cases, the changes worked. Turkey absorbed almost everything with 0.51 xG in the second half, which included the late equalization of a skillful freekick faced by Kaan Ayhan’s head. Afterward, visitors retreated to their original form and sought to stay on course. Visitors can get Euro Cup Tickets online to watch live Euro Cup 2020 matches.

The 4-4-2 system with Ayhan on the right-back allowed Turkey to prevent attacks from developing on the French left. As the ball entered the Turkish half, Ayhan left the flat line of defense and pushed high on Coman as he received the ball.

This helped Karaman in front of him who was not isolated in the same 2v1 situation as that which occurred earlier in the game. Instead, he was able to stay wide and mark the defender’s defeat as Turkey filled the gaps. Also, note that the midfielder is also moving to create a defensive overhead in a 3v2 situation.

Despite the tactical chess game that ensued throughout the match, two things were decided that decided the outcome. One Giroud who was again forgotten in the starting lineup and the second five minutes later equalized, resulting in an entertaining 1-1 draw in the nation’s capital.

Conclusion                                    

Turkey will be delighted to avoid defeat in a match where it clearly finished second. On reflection, their negative tactics caused them problems, but they showed great spirit and determination to impose a late equalizer.

Their excellent performances have earned them a number of points, as they will look to continue their quest for first place in Group H to continue its journey towards Euro Cup Final. Football lovers from around the world can get Euro Cup Final Tickets online.

France will be disappointed by one point in this match. They played a good passing game with quick and smooth exchanges but failed to put the ball in the net. Notable absentees will undoubtedly strengthen the team on their return.

However, with the game calling a second natural winger and a target, you can’t help but think that Deschamps missed a turn with some of his selections of departure.

This oversight prevented the world champions from taking control of their qualifying group. With only two games to play, the French must now be faultless if they want to avoid qualifying dramas.

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