Four Les Bleues players are under threat of suspension for the round of 16 of the 2023 World Cup.
After its great victory against Brazil (2-1), the France team faces Panama, this Wednesday, for the 3rd day of the 2023 World Cup. Les Bleues are currently first in their groups, and almost guaranteed to play the knockout stages. Before facing the weakest team in their pool, on paper, the Habs are in an ideal position.
Hervé Renard could be tempted to rotate for this meeting, to preserve its holders for the next deadlines. But he also wants to be careful not to break the dynamics of his team too much, which has revived well by beating the Seleçao.
The coach of the Bleues should thus align a “mixed” team, by integrating some substitutes. He could thus breathe some “old”, like Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer. And Hervé Renard must also take into account the threat of suspension hanging over certain players..
In the event of a yellow card against Panama, Sandie Toletti, Kenza Dali, Sakina Karchaoui and Clara Mateo would miss the round of 16, where a huge shock is currently looming against Germany, currently second in their group. The first three started against Brazil, and could thus start on the bench this Wednesday, in order to minimize the risks.
The probable line-up of Les Bleues, according to L’Equipe: Peyraud-Magnin – Perisset, Lakrar, De Almeida, E.Cascarino – Mateo, Le Garrec, Geyoro, Bacha – Becho, Diani.
