France-Austria: why Rabiot would start

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By: Manu Tournoux

Adrien Rabiot is strongly expected to start France-Austria, the first match for the Blues in Euro 2024 organized in Germany. This choice really pleases one of his French teammates. Which can partly explain the choice of Didier Deschamps regarding the Juventus midfielder.

Things are becoming clearer on the eve of France-Austria. We largely know what face the Blues will display on Monday evening for their entry into Euro 2024. According to the followers of the finalists of the last World Cup, Adrien Rabiot will be one of the starters.

While he has not played competitively since May 20 and suffered a calf problem, the Juventus midfielder has some strengths highlighted by one of his teammates with the Blues.

Adri (Adrien Rabiot) is also a great player, I like playing with him because when I go up, he covers me behind, he helps me and also tells me what I have to do », Confided Théo Hernandez, Saturday at a press conference, about the former PSG and Toulouse player, quoted by the FFF.

Didier Deschamps, the coach of the France team, should rely on Antoine Griezmann and N’Golo Kanté to support Adrien Rabiot in midfield against Austria on Monday in Düsseldorf.

France’s probable lineup against Austria

Maignan – Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano T. Hernandez – Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot – Mbappé, M. Thuram, Dembélé.

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