The scent of major competitions is approaching for the French Team. It’s Tuesday (9 p.m. French time) that the Blues will take the stage in this Monial with a strong first match against Senegal. This introduction will bring its share of certainties, but also doubts. The preparation was short, truncated by the disparate states of form and the staggered arrivals of the players. From the satisfaction born from the last gathering in March, some questions arose in the mind of Didier Deschamps, especially after the defeat against Ivory Coast (1-2) and the unconvincing victory against Northern Ireland (3-1).
The exit of Rayan Cherki after this last friendly match where he affirmed that the Blues were coming “ to crush everyone » didn’t really please the coach. He reminded her, without holding it against her either. But that’s precisely what worries him, this sweet music from his favorite. Deschamps doesn’t want it. He has other concerns to manage such as the abundance of talent ahead. With MbappĂ©, DembĂ©lĂ©, Olise, DouĂ©, Cherki, Barcola, without forgetting Akliouche, Thuram and Mateta, it is impossible to satisfy everyone, and to offer a place to everyone. The first four mentioned were going to be starters, but they have too many similarities.
Rich people’s problems in front, an injury and poor form behind
These are elements which often require the ball at the feet, hence the emergence of giving a chance to Barcola, devourer of space, capable of changing rhythm on a step, to the detriment of DouĂ©. The coach’s two other big problems are in defense, indicates The Team. First there is the health of William Saliba. We revealed it to you during the Blues rally, the finalist of the last Champions League arrived at Clairefontaine with a back problem that had been present for several months. A package was even mentioned at one point. He was eventually taken to the United States, but he must be spared.
Against Northern Ireland, he only played the first half and came out feeling pain. His health will inevitably be scrutinized. Ibrahima Konaté is ready just in case to occupy the pivotal position with Upamecano. Finally, in the right lane, Jules Koundé offers fewer guarantees than before. By his own admission, the Barcelona player is coming out of several difficult months, both at club and with the French team. The staff is asking themselves the question of strengthening the competition by giving Malo Gusto a chance, with confidence during preparation. He will perhaps have his chance during the World Cup.
