Randal Kolo Muani had a solid performance representing France at the World Cup in Qatar, but the missed opportunity in the final will likely linger in his memory.
During the second overtime, Kolo Muani found himself one-on-one with the Argentina goalkeeper, whose phenomenal save led to a penalty shootout, which Argentina ultimately won.
In an interview with beIN Sports, Kolo Muani spoke about the missed opportunity. “I still watch it, I know it off by heart,” he said.
Kolo Muani now realizes that he had other options in that high-pressure situation.
“In my head, I said to myself – Randal, you have to shoot now. I tried to shoot toward the near post but the goalkeeper made a very good save. But there were other options.“
“I could have lobbed him, or find Kylian Mbappe [who was free on the left]. But at the moment, I didn’t see him. It’s only when you watch back that you discover the other options. It’s too late. It still sticks in my throat and it’ll be there for life…“
Kolo Muani has been making a positive impact for Eintracht this season, having scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists, making him a valuable asset to the club and a fan favorite.
