France Player Ratings Vs Italy: Michael Olise Shines As Les Bleus Settle For 1-1 Draw

• Mike Maignan (6) → The AC Milan goalkeeper earns a 6 after a decisive save as early as the 9th minute and a fingertip stop in the 81st minute.
• Pierre Kalulu (5) → Starting in place of Jules Koundé on the right flank, the Juventus defender gets a 5 despite a few struggles late in the game.
• Jérémy Jacquet (7) → After a rock-solid display in his duels and several key interventions, the Liverpool defender takes a 7.
• Dayot Upamecano (6) → Impressive at winning the ball back in the heart of defense, the center-back is rated 6 after picking up a red card in the 86th minute.
• Adrien Truffert (6) → Winning most of his duels down the left flank, the Bournemouth full-back earns a convincing 6.
• Lucas Da Cunha (5) → Starting as the holding midfielder, the Como 1907 player gets a 5 after a costly turnover in the 68th minute.
• Adrien Rabiot (5) → Very active in midfield with a shot on target in the 70th minute, the midfielder receives a 5.
• Rayan Cherki (5) → Lively and the man who drew the foul leading to the opening goal, the Manchester City playmaker earns a 5.
• Michael Olise (7) → Brilliant going forward with a masterful direct free kick in the 56th minute, the Bayern Munich forward shares the top rating with a 7.
• Ousmane Dembélé (4) → Wearing the captain’s armband, the Paris Saint-Germain winger gets a 4 for his lack of cutting edge in front of goal.
• Désiré Doué (5) → Less incisive than in his previous outing despite a dangerous shot in the 49th minute, the Paris Saint-Germain forward receives a 5.
• Zinedine Zidane (6) → The France head coach earns a 6 for his team’s overall play, despite substitutions that came too late in the closing stages.

Captaining the side, Ousmane Dembélé put in a deeply frustrating shift despite relentless pressing across the forward line. The Paris Saint-Germain winger never stopped running to close down opponents. However, he lacked a clinical edge in the final third, seeing several attempts blocked. His missed one-on-one against Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 49th minute captured his broader struggles in front of goal during key moments of the match.

On the opposite flank, Désiré Doué endured a mixed outing, struggling to make an impact throughout the first half. The young Paris Saint-Germain attacker gradually settled into his rhythm and forced a strong save with a powerful shot on target right after the restart. His substitution in the 77th minute for Bradley Barcola, who plays for Liverpool FC, concluded an evening where his final ball consistently fell short.

In midfield, Adrien Rabiot delivered valuable physical presence across the pitch. The former Paris Saint-Germain man tested the goalkeeper with a well-struck effort in the 70th minute. However, his loose pass intended for Lucas Da Cunha directly led to the equaliser for Italy. That breakdown in communication proved costly as the team surrendered the lead.

At the Stade de France, Zinedine Zidane saw his perfect run come to an end. Les Bleus were coming off back-to-back 1-0 victories in Turkey and Belgium. The head coach deployed a creative midfield that dominated early before losing control after the break. This draw forces tactical adjustments against low blocks.

In the UEFA Nations League, France must respond this Monday against Belgium at the Stade de France. Deprived of his sent-off centre-back, Zinedine Zidane will reshuffle his backline. He must also find more fluidity in the French attack. The Paris Saint-Germain contingent in the squad will need to raise their game to secure qualification.