Thierry Henry had not ruled out the idea of resting starters and even tactical devices, during the press conference he gave on the eve of the second match of the French Olympic team against Guinea in the men’s football tournament of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This Saturday evening (live on france.tv and Eurosport 5), the French coach replaced only one player in his starting eleven compared to the inaugural victory against the United States (3-0).
Maghnes Akliouche takes Enzo Millot’s place on the right of the diamond midfield of the team led by Alexandre Lacazette, a captain and scorer once again accompanied by Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta (who could have been replaced by Arnaud Kalimuendo). Akliouche had made a good entrance into the game during the last preparation match against Japan. It remains to be seen whether the AS Monaco attacking midfielder takes over Enzo Millot’s role, who is positioned as a right winger in the attacking phase.
Thierry Henry doesn’t change anything behind
The Blues have indeed played in a 3-1-4-2 formation in possession. Right-back Kiliann Sildillia remains in defense to form a three-man back line, while left-back Adrien Truffert advances on the wing. Joris Chotard also advances on the pitch behind the opposing midfielders to sometimes be at the same level as Michael Olise.
No other changes then. Loïc Badé and Castello Lukeba form the central hinge in front of Guillame Restes, a goalkeeper who made two great saves against the American opponent.
