After a failed start against Italy (1-3), the Blues found their way against Belgium in September (2-0) and Israel last Thursday in Budapest (4-1). It is now a question of confirming among the Red Devils, facing an opponent who is doing well for Deschamps’ troop (four consecutive victories) but who has not lost at home since 2022. At stake, first place in the group that We will have to steal from the Italians between now and the end of November.
For this meeting against the neighbors, the coach will rotate his team somewhat compared to Thursday. Five changes are expected, according to several media. Only one in defense, where Lucas Digne should honor his 49e selection and replace Théo Hernandez at left back. Suspended against Israel, Manu Koné should be launched in midfield, with Mattéo Guendouzi, author of an encouraging entry last Thursday.
Finally, in attack, Marcus Thuram, recovered from his ankle problem, is expected at center forward, as is Parisian Bradley Barcola, also a scorer against Israel after coming into play, on the left side. The Blues would thus switch to 4-3-3.
The probable compositions
BELGIUM: Casteels – Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper – Mangala, Tielemans (cap), De Ketelaere – Trossard, Openda, Doku. Selector: Domenico Tedesco.
France : Maignan – Kounde, Conate, Saliba, Digne – Kone, Tchouameni (cap), Guendouzi – Dembele, M. Thuram, Barcola. Substitutes: Samba, Areola (g), Clauss, W. Fofana, Bade, T. Hernandez, Camavinga, Zaire-Emery, Y. Fofana, Olise, Nkunku, Kolo Muani. Selector: Didier Deschamps
Referee: M. Peljto (Bosnia).
