France’s starting 11 is scary. Deschamps has made a strong choice: changing his system to a third different formation in four games. Leaks from the French media indicate a 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield. “Oh really? You were at training this morning.”mocked Deschamps at a press conference.
Tedesco has that advantage. He has been able to prepare his team for the way France play. The key will be the midfield. The coach will want to win this battle and could consider a major change in this line by relaunching Mangala in place of Tielemans.
“This is not the time to reveal the plan but we have one, dit German. We are aware of a possible diamond in the middle. The fact that France is playing again in a system that has not been used since 2021 proves that it is adapting to us and that we are not doing such bad things.”
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The Lyon player’s strength is his ability to not give up during a match. This will be necessary against Griezmann who will have a free position in support of the two attackers. With Onana and Mangala as bumpers, Tedesco can try to block the speed of the French attacking elements.
Will he go further in his thinking by aligning, for example, Tielemans in midfield and De Bruyne on one side? There are growing doubts about such a plan. In addition to the three most advanced elements, the profiles chosen by Deschamps are more defensive. The objective will be to stand firm against the Blues but without completely refusing the game.
Only one injury was noted on both sides: Thomas Meunier. “He needs a few more days to join the group and did not make the trip with us.” Konaté was doubtful but was at training on Sunday morning and will be available.
The probable eleven of France: Maignan, Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez, Tchouaméni, Kante, Rabiot, Griezmann, Thuram, Mbappé
Belgium’s probable eleven: Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate, Mangala, Onana, Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Doku, Lukaku
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