Didier Deschamps had spilled the beans a little earlier at a press conference. “Today, we will do a light session, had warned the coach. And I will wait until tomorrow” to decide which team will start this Monday evening (8:45 p.m.) in Ireland. “The objective is to field the most dangerous team possible for the opponent. This does not mean renewing the same team in its entirety, ”said Deschamps before the assembly.
As you might expect, the end-of-day training session at Aviva Stadium didn’t yield many clues about the men who will make up the starting XI. The Blues have not made any opposition. A priori, the coach should not make a big revolution compared to the team chosen to start the last match against the Netherlands (4-0). Only a few adjustments are to be expected, such as the presence of Olivier Giroud at the kickoff to the detriment of Randal Kolo Muani. The latter, however, also has skills to play on the right side.
The AC Milan and Les Bleus striker has a more robust profile that could count in duels, especially aerial ones. The Blues trained normally for an hour, without injury or other glitch, alternating passing circuits, shots on goal and ball tennis exercises for Camavinga, Diaby, Disasi, Tchouameni, Todibo, Upamecano or even Koundé. Deschamps took the opportunity to chat with some players. As usual on the eve of the match.
The probable composition of the Blues
Maignan – Koundé, Konaté, Upamecano, T. Hernandez – Griezmann, Tchouameni, Rabiot – Coman, Giroud, Mbappé (cap.)