Since Thursday evening,
Didier Deschamps Referred to the famous France-Ukraine in 2013 to designate an ideal scenario in view of this second round against Croatia, this Sunday (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.). Comparison has meaning. Because as in Croatia, the Blues lost 0-2 in Ukrainian lands after a no match. And because the return can look like a little hurricane if they manage to ignite the Stade de France.
But if Deschamps really active this lever to try to reverse a very badly embedded situation, the coach of the Blues will certainly remember the strong changes he had been able to make between the round trip and the return, in this pivotal match of his mandate, 12 years ago.
France-Croatia: questions in all lines
Will the composition aligned with Croatia be modified? It is a very likely trend. If Mike Maignan must keep his place in the goals, questions remain in all lines. The defense appeared in great difficulty and one, even two changes could be made. Upamecano is postulating to integrate a central hinge which did not give satisfaction in the first period, the Saliba-Konaté tandem showing a disturbing face. Koundé should continue but Théo Hernandez is expected to replace worthy.
In the midfield, Guendouzi, who symbolized the lack of creativity of the Blues in spite of himself, could give his place to a more playful profile, like that of Camavonga, while Koné is expected to replace Rabiot, package. Finally, in attack, Barcola, but also olise and the new gifted could replace Kolo Muani to support the Duo Dembélé-Mbappé. It is the Bayern striker who would be one step ahead.
The expected composition for the Blues ::
Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez – Tchouameni, Koné, Camavonga – Olise, Dembélé, Mbappé (C).
