This Thursday, on the eve of the friendly France – Côte d’Ivoire scheduled for Friday at 9:15 p.m. at the Vélodrome stadium, the Blues carried out a tactical implementation behind closed doors. In the absence of Karim Benzema, forfeited during this gathering, and probably of Kylian Mbappé, victim of an ENT infection, coach Didier Deschamps will make many changes in his 3-5-2, the winning formula of the A since the League of Nations last October.
In view of the establishment this Thursday evening at the Vélodrome, Christopher Nkunku and Wissam Ben Yedder should lead the attack of the Tricolores, supported by Antoine Griezmann. Olivier Giroud, holder during the second part of this opposition conducted out of sight, could therefore start on the bench but enter during the game. For the pistons, there is also something new. If Theo Hernandez will occupy the left flnac, it is Kingsley Coman who is preparing to evolve in the right lane in this scheme where their role is preponderant, with a large workload in attack and defense.
Behind, in front of captain Hugo Lloris, the three usual defenders should start the friendly match against Côte d’Ivoire, namely Raphaël Varane in the center, Jules Koundé on his right and Lucas Hernandez on his left. Presnel Kimpembe (bronchitis) and N’Golo Kanté (personal concern) did not train. The midfielder will be available this Tuesday in Lille against South Africa. Consequently, Paul Pogba should be escorted by Aurélien Tchouaméni in this sector of play.
The probable composition of the Blues : Lloris (cap.) – Koundé, Varane, L. Hernandez – Coman, Pogba, Tchouaméni, T.Hernandez, Griezmann – Nkunku, Ben Yedder.