It is with an even more diminished group that the French team will challenge Germany this Sunday for the match counting for 3rd place in the League of Nations (kick -off at 3 p.m.).
Thursday, against Spain, the Blues presented themselves with a completely reshaped defense following the combined absences of Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Jules Koundé. Pierre Kalulu, Ibrahima Konaté, Clément Lenglet and Théo Hernandez formed an experimental rear guard which was in great difficulty.
Desired gifted during Spain-France.
The first feeling would be a tenure of Lucas Chevalier. In front of the Lille, this defensive line should be retouched this Sunday. With Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez, Deschamps has profiles capable of evolving in the axis, despite their side of laterals in the French team. Lucas Digne is expected on the left side.
Cherki holder?
In the midfield, Aurélien Tchouameni is expected to return to the starting eleven. But offensive animation could also be turned upside down.
If Captain Kylian Mbappé should chain in the axis, Usmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola, both affected against Spain, will miss. Deschamps should renew the rest of his attack by offering a first tenure to Rayan Cherki. After an unforgettable first selection (a goal and a decisive pass), the Lyonnais still has a beautiful card to play. Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani will also have a substantial playing time.
The expected composition for the Blues: Knight – Gusto, Pavard, L. Hernandez, Digne – Tchouameni, Guendouzi – Kolo Muani, Cherki, Thuram – Mbappé
