The beginning of a new era. This Thursday afternoon, the France Espoirs Thierry Henry version team makes its debut in Nancy against Denmark as part of a friendly match which will aim to take new bearings and launch a new dynamic.
Although this meeting does not present any stake, it nevertheless remains crucial for the new coach of the Bleuets Thierry Henry. The former top scorer in the history of the France team is moving into a new dimension and will have to guide this team to the heights whether at the Olympic Games or at Euro 2025.
For this first at Stade Marcel-Picot, the French legend should make strong choices for his first starting 11. Les Bleuets should play in a 4-2-3-1 system.
It’s also back to school for Blueberries 🎒
For the premiere of Thierry Henry, our Hopes face Denmark in Nancy 👊
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— French team ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) September 7, 2023
Towards a tenure of Warren Zaire-Emery?
For his first steps, Thierry Henry should make strong choices in his starting XI. Indeed, the 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain player Warren Zaire-Emery could start the meeting in midfield alongside Lesley Ugochukwu.
In attack we should see an attacking quartet made up of Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Elye Wahi and Arnaud Kalimuendo. A fire attack that could hurt all defenses on the planet.
The probable starting 11 of Thierry Henry: Remains – Gusto, Yoro, Lukeba, Merlin – Ugochukwu, Zaire-Emery – Barcola, Cherki, Wahi – Kalimuendo.
