Saturday, June 17, 2006

Advocaat wary of wounded France

South Korea's Dutch coach Dick Advocaat insists France remain a huge force despite their current troubles.
France must look to secure victory against the Koreans to avoid crashing out of the World Cup in the group stages for the second successive time.
But Advocaat warned: "We have heard a lot of stories about France but that team has so much quality. In principle, if they play the way they can play, it will be very difficult for us." South Korea top the group having secured a 2-1 win over Togo, while France were held to a goalless draw in their opening fixture against Switzerland.
And Advocaat added: "Hopefully France has not a good day and we have a very good day. That is what I hope. It is quite simple - everybody expects that France will win, so there is no reason for our team to be nervous. They just have to go out and play their game."
South Korean striker Lee Chun-soo, who scored from a free-kick in their triumph over Togo, does not feel they have anything to fear against the former World Cup winners.
He said: "France are a team with big name players but we are used to playing against famous defenders with big reputations, it's not a big change for us."
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