[Saba Sports News] In a previous World Cup Round of 32 knockout match, France beat Sweden 3-0. According to French media reports, Lucas Digne signalled for a drink of water during the game, only to be mistakenly substituted off. Lucas Digne started at left-back in this fixture. The Aston Villa defender was replaced by Theo Hernández in the 77th minute, with spectators initially believing he was suffering from a minor knock. The French full-back did take a blow and gestured towards the coaching staff, yet he was not asking to come off the pitch — he simply wanted some water. This small misunderstanding ultimately led to his substitution. Speaking to reporters after the game, Lucas Digne said: “They are an extremely resilient side with a tight defence and a penchant for physical duels. It was quite hot out there, but it’s fantastic to wrap the game up with a 3-0 win. It’s incredible to have those attacking players ahead of us. We need to create more space for them to link up and combine. Everyone knows their role, and it’s a real pleasure when the team clicks like this.”
The editor believes that this minor incident failed to disrupt the team’s morale. France have smoothly advanced to the last 16 and will take on Paraguay in their next fixture.