World Cup: They were so nervous, poor against Spain – Petit slams France stars

Former France international, Emmanuel Petit, has hit out at the Les Bleus players following their World Cup 2-0 defeat to Spain on Tuesday.

Petit said that the French players were so nervous and performed poorly both tactically and technically against the La Roja.

Speaking with former England striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, Petit said (via talkSPORT),  “We looked so nervous, so far away from our level.

“Tactically and technically, we were so poor. Credit to Spain, they really deserved to win. They played really well.

“We had no inspiration, no creativity, no personality. It was a lesson in football yesterday,” he said.

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