For his first on the bench of the France Espoirs team, Thierry Henry made a very strong choice.
It is with great emotion that Thierry Henry will live his first on the bench of the France Espoirs team, this Thursday evening, for a friendly match against Denmark, in Nancy (kick-off at 6:30 p.m.). “I’m not saying that pretending, really, but singing the Marseillaise is a source of pride. I never thought I’d sing it again with cock-striking outfits. There will be a lot of emotion. The first “Marseillaise” is always special. I remember my first in A in Lens, and my first in the French youth team in Montaigu“Explained the Blueberries coach at a press conference.
After words, there are actions. And the 1998 world champion did not hesitate to make a very strong choice to mark his territory. It is indeed Warren Zaire-Emery who recovered the armband of this team, from the top of his 17 years, while he is the youngest of a starting lineup led by several confirmed players – or much older – like Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola, Castello Lukeba and Arnaud Kalimuendo. Warren Zaire-Emery – 17 years and 183 days – thus becomes the youngest captain with the France Espoirs team in the last 30 years. Another record for this generational talent.
Les Bleuets should present themselves in a 4-3-1-1, a system that was in balance with the 4-3-3. Cherki is therefore given a free playmaker role behind a forward pair, which suggests Barcola will have a more central role than at club level.
The composition of the Bleuets against Denmark : Remains – Gusto, Matsima, Lukeba, Merlin – Zaire-Emery, Ugochukwu, Lepenant – Cherki – Barcola, Kalimuendo.
