That old fox Philippe Blain and his masterpiece board
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A historical photo
To try to beat Italy, Japan’s French coach Philippe Blain had prepared with his scouts the "perfect match" for his boys, even using "passport photos".
Blain and his scouting team analyzed the Azzurri’s game in detail, identifying strengths and weaknesses. They developed a thorough strategy to effectively counter the Italian team’s attacks.
Meticulous preparation included the use of detailed images of Italian players to study their movements and patterns of play, ensuring that each Japanese player was well informed and prepared to face their opponents on the field.
Philippe Blain è really went one step closer to accomplishing the feat: the image of his slate è however, is destined to remain in history.
