A headache ahead for Didier Deschamps. If the coach was particularly relieved after the qualification of the French team for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, Monday 1is July, against Belgium (1-0), he will have to change his organization again. But, this time, he will be forced to. The fault of the yellow card received by Adrien Rabiot for a foul on Jérémy Doku (24′), his second in the competition. “I’m disgusted. I think the referee was quite harsh.”he regretted after the meeting.
The midfielder, whose contract with Juventus ended on June 30, will be suspended against Portugal in the next round. What options does DD have to replace him?
Edward Camavinga
From a profile point of view, the Madrilenian is the one who comes closest to Rabiot. Able to project himself, with great technical mastery, the former Rennes player would be the ideal replacement if Didier Deschamps decided to continue the same organization against the Portuguese. Remaining on the bench against Belgium, Eduardo Camavinga is the midfielder with the most playing time since the start of the competition among the substitutes (50 minutes). “I don’t play much, that can’t be fun. But football has taught me to be patient. I know my time will come. I’m ready until the end. I stay positive.”the recent Champions League winner had declared at a press conference on Saturday. She may have come.
Youssouf Fofana
This choice would not require too many changes either. Youssouf Fofana has the possibility of replacing Adrien Rabiot post for post. After a brilliant end to the season with Monaco and good performances in the national team since November, the number 19 of the Blues has suffered from the return to form of N’Golo Kanté. Since his 89 minutes in preparation against Luxembourg, on June 5, when three midfielders were unavailable, Fofana has only played 11 minutes. He is starting from further back.
Ousmane Dembele
The only starting striker in the three group matches, Ousmane Dembélé was the big loser in the new tactical configuration decided by Didier Deschamps against Belgium. The right winger warmed up throughout the second half, without coming into play. Adrien Rabiot’s suspension could allow Antoine Griezmann to return to his axial position, in relay midfield. As a knock-on effect, the right striker position would therefore be free and the Parisian, willing but messy since the start of the tournament, would be the number 1 favorite to occupy it.
