It was not 23 but 24 players that Didier Deschamps called to face Croatia (March 20 and 23), in the quarterfinals of the Nations League. If the event is the first convocation of Désiré Doué, the coach of the Blues was also questioned on the role he will give to Ousmane Dembélé during this double confrontation.
Long used to playing on the right side, the Parisian shines this season in the axis under the orders of Luis Enrique, at PSG. But in selection, this position is held by Captain Kylian Mbappé, who returns after missing the last two rallies. Who will be the number 9 holder, to go to Split and on return to Saint-Denis?
Deschamps “not surprised” by Dembélé
“DD” did not respond clearly on this tactical point, but it is not “Not surprised” By the current success of “Dembouz” in the Reds and Blue.
“Ousmane has always had a very high address throughout the specific workhe says. Due to the efforts he makes, he certainly had less lucidity, but when you make high intensity sprints like that … “
“He is closer to the goal, he has a position that is axial, but there are a lot of permutationsadds the tricolor coach. He smells like the blows and today, as he is in full confidence, he has an efficiency which is maximum. It would be good that he keeps it a little for us … “ Align it in a point would allow Kylian Mbappé to find a left flank that he appreciates.
Mbappé relegated to the left side?
An option that Didier Deschamps is ready to consider, even if for him the most important will be the animation. “Yes, Kylian likes the left side, but he is also an axial striker who likes to have freedom. It is complementarity, it is not a fixed positionhe said. My goal is to have an offensive animation that is as dangerous as possible for the opponent. »»
“I have always had this goalcontinues the 1998 world champion. Ideally, we want to put all the players in their best position but it is not fixed. And that's what is interesting because it allows you to be less predictable for the opponent. »» With these two permanent threats in front of them, Croatian defenders may have headaches.
