Alphonse Areola (France): The blood of Southeast Asia makes history

"I'm very happy about Alphonse Areola. I have always believed in Areola, even though he only plays as a third goalkeeper in France. I am really proud of what Areola did, "coach Didier Deschamps praised his student after the brilliant match in Munich morning.

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Alphonse Areola (France): The blood of Southeast Asia makes history
Alphonse Areola became the first player in the history of France to play the first match for the Gaulois Gauche when he won the World Cup. And more importantly, right in this milestone, Areola played the best career game. In Munich, Les Bleus' third goalkeeper spat as a spider with six saves save the ten, which has not been the "guard" of the French have done in the past 10 years.

If not in the frame at dawn is not Areola, not sure the blue team can white shirts. The 25-year-old saved a fantastic save and made the unlucky end of the German Bundesliga at 18, 21, 45, 57, 72 and 75 minutes into the regret of the hosts. . In the first match against a great opponent, Areola was not psychologically matched. He stands in front of the Les Bleus, creating confidence for his teammates to move forward.

Germany 0-0 France

You know talent Areola, when he grew up from PSG training camp and was an excellent student of the Clairefontaine National Football Academy, going through all levels of French youth (U16, U17, U18, U19, U20, U21, but no one can imagine the incredible performance of Areola, like typical save after Ginter header after 75 minutes. However, if you look closely at the face of Areola at the start of the match, the delicate will guess some of his performances. Sharp eyes, straight and steadfast looks, strong movements and firm arms show Areola ready to play, shine, confirm talent.

Although born in 1993 with Samuel Umtiti player Paul Pogba, but the road to the French team as well as asserting themselves at the PSG of Areola is much more lame. After signing PSG's professional contract at the age of 19 and debuting Ligue 1 at the age of 20, the Philippine-born goalkeeper was in second place in France with Lens and Bastia as well as Villarreal for three seasons. In the summer of 2016, Areola returned to Parc des Princes and became PSG's No. 1 goalkeeper last season. Perhaps, it is this uneven, unstable path that has transformed Areola into an adult and a very patient man.

Areola interferes with Germany's attempt to score
Areola interferes with Germany's attempt to score

Areola is always the hardest on the training ground, cheerful, ready to help the team. Then when the chance, even the smallest, to play, he burned himself, focused competition and dedication. And after just 90 minutes of history in Munich, Areola has emerged as a "super goalkeeper" as Germany coach Joachim Loew admired the game. From now until 2020, Hugo Lloris may still be the number 1 goalkeeper of France. However, Areola has reaffirmed his role as Lloris successor.

At the age of 27, Areola has all become one of the "temple guard" of the team with talent, experience, skill, maturity and titles.

ABOUT ALPHONSE AREOLA
Date of birth: February 27, 1993, in Paris
Nationality: French
High: 1.95m; Weight: 94kg
Competition position: Goalkeeper
Foremost: Right
Current club: PSG
Achievements: Ligue 1 Championships 2013 and 2018; French Super Cup 2016 and 2017; 2017 and 2018 League Cups; 2017 and 2018 National Cups; World Championship U20 in 2013; World Cup 2018.

The Philippines has no hope of having Areola
Before Areola set out for the match against Germany, the Philippine Football Federation has always hoped to convince the 27-year-old to serve in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. Areola's parents are Filipino. The Asian-born footballer himself has also been counting on the Philippines to have a chance to catch the French.

Formula of the UEFA Nations League
The UEFA Nations League consists of 55 teams, divided into four groups. There are 12 teams in League A and B, 15 teams in League C and 16 teams in League D. Each team is divided into four groups (total of 16), playing in the form of home and away. In EURO 2020, in addition to 20 tickets directly determined through qualifying, also set aside 4 play-off tickets. These tickets will go through the Nations League to determine. In particular, the 16 teams leading the Nations League's 16 groups will have four playoffs. In particular, each play-off ticket is for one class. In the case of leading teams in the Nations League having tickets directly to the UEFA EURO 2020, the playoffs will be pushed down to the second or lower team.