To face Belgium on Monday in the round of 16 of Euro 2024, the France team could present themselves with a 4-4-2 diamond. This is in any case the trend within the Blues, with the return of Antoine Griezmann in a more offensive role, with a Thuram-Mbappé duo up front.
Two days before the Euro 2024 round of 16 against Belgium, the first trends are emerging regarding the tactical plan of the French team. And given the disappointing performances of the Blues since the start of the Euro, Didier Deschamps could once again change his system. After the 4-3-3, the flat 4-4-2, a 4-4-2 diamond is strongly considered.
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Griezmann starts a notch higher
This is explained in particular by the return of Antoine Griezmann in the starting eleven, as announced by RMC Sport the day after the match against Poland. The Colchonero should be incorporated into the middle but Didier Deschamps, a priori, does not want to remove another element in this sector among Rabiot, Tchouaméni and Kanté. Also to reposition “Grizou” higher on the field, the coach could propose a scheme with a diamond midfield, Griezmann obviously occupying the high point.
Thuram in duo with Mbappé in front
The duo in front would then consist of Kylian Mbappé with Marcus Thuram, who holds the rope. The Inter Milan striker is used to playing two up front at his club, where he is partnered with Lautaro Martinez. The last time the Blues used this system at kickoff was against Portugal in 2020 (0-1 victory). Coman was then rather on the right, Anthony Martial occupied the entire front of the attack, Rabiot blocked the left side and Griezmann was very free. In the first leg against the Portuguese, in the same set-up, “Grizou” was in support of Mbappé and Giroud.
The defense, however, should not move. “DD” did not, however, do any training this Saturday. The players started with passing and juggling exercises. A bullfight also took place, during which Kylian Mbappé appeared without a mask. Then the players could participate in exercises with the ball. Only Ibrahima Konaté did not take part in the collective session after a blow to the left knee yesterday. He was content to ride an exercise bike on the sidelines.
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