Maxence Lacroix
CRY
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Apr 6, 2000 (26)
Right
6'3"
194 lb
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Makes four clearances in loss
Lacroix registered one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 6-4 loss versus England.
Analysis: Lacroix set himself apart from a disastrous performance for France's defense, as he registered a clearance off the goal line and a last-man tackle in addition to a variety of contributions throughout the match. The Crystal Palace man emerged as William Saliba's (back) replacement for the final couple of games, but it was not enough for him to record a clean sheet given that he was an unused substitute in the easier matches. Still, he remains an imposing center-back asset for future action with both club and country.
Steps up in starting opportunity
Lacroix recorded two tackles (one won), five clearances and one interception in Friday's 4-1 victory versus Norway.
Analysis: Lacroix registered one interception, two tackles (one won) and five clearances across his 90 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Norway, filling in capably for the rested William Saliba against a second-string Norwegian attack that included Jorgen Strand Larsen. The centre-back was tested when Thelo Aasgaard pulled one back in the first half and again when Oscar Bobb had a one-on-one saved by Maignan in the second, but was otherwise composed and assured alongside Dayot Upamecano. His performances as a reliable deputy give coach Didier Deschamps genuine defensive depth heading into the knockout phase, with Saliba expected to return for the round of 32.
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