2023-06-17 19:22:31
Two returns and two changes, four new ones to start France-Greece this Monday evening (8:45 p.m.) at the Stade de France? The reflection is underway in the France team while Didier Deschamps is almost certain to recover two usual holders in defense for this last qualifying match for Euro 2024 in a rich season.
Mike Maignan and Dayot Upamecano did not want to force in Faro, Portugal, against Gibraltar on Friday evening (0-3), each being aware that the opponent allowed Brice Samba and Wesley Fofana to know their first selection without particular pressure. Except for a setback this Sunday in Saint-Denis during training the day before the match, the goalkeeper and the defender will find their place in the starting lineup.
The Blues will need them, the Greeks having other resources than the amateurs of Gibraltar. In the middle, the coach should not change anything with his low point Aurélien Tchouaméni whom he has trusted since the start of the season and Eduardo Camavinga, still just as comfortable with the ball. His projections, his volume and his versatility designate the Madrid player as an indispensable element in a sector long deserted by Paul Pogba, which he sometimes brings to mind. He suffered a crutch in Faro but his condition did not cause concern this Saturday, 24 hours later. Antoine Griezmann will also continue.
Kolo Muani and Dembélé preferred to Giroud and Coman?
Just like captain Kylian Mbappé, with a challenge more in line with his standards against the selection of Gustavo Poyet, ephemeral coach of Tchouaméni in Bordeaux in 2018. To make the offensive animation more dynamic around the PSG striker, the boss of the A could opt for fresh and more explosive players (or just as much) as in Faro. Thus Randal Kolo Muani in the axis and Ousmane Dembélé on the right side could start with the idea of creating breaches and disorder in the defense of the Hellenes. They would replace at kick-off Olivier Giroud and Kingsley Coman, who would thus become two resources if something needs to be changed in the second half.
On the left of the attack, Mbappé should find his accomplice in the climbs in the corridor with Théo Hernandez, capable of chaining two outings in four days. The question arises on the right where Benjamin Pavard has come back in force. His goal in Ireland in March gave the victory to the Blues (0-1) and, on Friday, he tried and crossed a lot while Jules Koundé proved to be more of a defender, less offensive. Which profile will the coach choose first?
He will decide according to tactical considerations and personal feelings. This would lead to a fifth change between Friday and Monday, which is not the custom at Deschamps from one game to another. He prefers fewer modifications. Last March, between the meeting against the Netherlands (4-0) at the Stade de France and that in Dublin, “DD” made three alterations. With the success that we know. It remains to be seen whether the period – the last game of the season – will change anything in his intentions.
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