While Ukraine coach Mikhail Fomenko lauded the “recipe”
his team used to down France 2-0 on Friday, Les Blues’ boss Didier Deschamps
had a less obscure explanation for how his team was slowed down in Kiev. The
keys: mentality; physical play.
“We struggled because of their commitment,” Deschamps
said after his team’s first leg loss. “Ukraine defended aggressively and
committed fouls. They are a solid side.”
“They knew that the danger would come from Franck
Ribery’s (left) flank. He was fouled a lot and had very little space in which
to express himself.”
