In the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal, England and France will square off. Gareth Southgate, the head coach of England, has devised a strategy called the anti-Mbappe plan before the game
England and France to face off in the first Quarter final of the world cup 2022.
On December 11, when England and France square off in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match, England is gripped by concern over Kylian Mbappe. How to stop Kylian Mbappe seems to be the only topic of conversation surrounding the game.
What Is Gareth Southgate’s Anti-Mbappe Plan For England vs France In The FIFA World Cup 2022
Three Lions supporters shouldn’t worry, though, according to the Independent, as England manager Gareth Southgate has devised a unique strategy to thwart the 23-year-old French PSG attacker.
Southgate has been developing the strategy for the past two years.
According to sources, Southgate and his coaching staff have been preparing for this strategy, dubbed the anti-Mbappe plan, for the past two years in anticipation of a matchup with France at the FIFA World Cup.
According to reports, Southgate’s strategy is quite straightforward which is to put a player who is just as dangerous as Mbappe in front of him so that he can be controlled. Southgate hasn’t revealed the details of the strategy because he doesn’t want to aid France’s preparations.
Who will be the perfect Right back for England?
The Manchester City fullback Kylie Walker is possibly the best candidate to take on the French speedster. With one of the finest recovery rates in the world, he can be counted on to follow Mbappe throughout the quarterfinal.
With five goals, Mbappe is in the lead in the battle for the golden boot. Given how his season has gone thus far for PSG, no football expert had predicted the form he has displayed in this World Cup. He has been scoring goals for France since the very first game, and England is understandably wary of the threat.
Some of the important players from the 2018 victory, such as N’golo Kante and Paul Pogba, are absent, while the French team has been dealing with injuries. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema is also unavailable due to a knee ailment. They have demonstrated amazing strength and are among the favourites to win the World Cup despite the absence of important players.