The French team is back. Thursday evening at the Stade de France, the Blues will challenge Israel, on behalf of the penultimate day of the group stage of the League of Nations. A meeting that captain Kylian Mbappé will not play, largely absent from Didier Deschamps’ list.
According to RMC Sport, it is Randal Kolo Muani, in difficulty at PSG, who should start at the forefront of the Blues’ attack. The former Nantes player should be associated with his club teammate, Bradley Barcola, and Michael Olise.
A surprise in the middle
In the middle of the field, a big surprise is announced. Little used by Didier Deschamps during the last rallies, Warren Zaire-Emery should start the game alongside Eduardo Camavinga and N’Golo Kanté, who should be captain for this match against the Israelis.
Concerning the defense, classic is expected, with Jules Koundé on the right, the Konaté-Upamecano pair in central hinge and Theo Hernandez on the left. Mike Maignan will keep the French cage.
The probable composition of France: Maignan – Koundé, Konaté, Upamecano, T. Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Kanté, Camavinga – Olise, Kolo-Muani, Barcola