A midfield executive for several years with the France team, Aurélien Tchouaméni has had a not always easy season with Real Madrid. Not enough to shake up the plans of Didier Deschamps who continued to trust him with the Blues. Holder for the first match of the 2026 World Cup of the French university in Senegal (3-1), Tchouaméni was spared against Iraq (3-0). But Manu Koné took the opportunity to show himself.
And some observers were able to see that the AS Roma player had arguments to put forward. On the set of the L’Équipe channel, Olivier Bossard even estimated that at the moment, his preference was for Manu Koné. “I find him more convincing than Tchouaméni because he is more capable of projecting himself, of protecting his defense. »
The reporter continued. “I find him better in a two-man environment than Tchoumaéni. I have the impression that he is more suited to the technical and tactical requirements of Didier Deschamps. I find that we are more comfortable and more serene with him. » An opinion which has the merit of being decided and which therefore does not go in the direction of Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Aurélien Tchouaméni back against Norway?
The fact remains that the tenure of Manu Koné against the Iraqis was perhaps intended by the coach as a test in the event of a reorganization of the Blues with a three-man midfield. Monday evening, it was again a 4-2-3-1 with a Koné-Rabiot doublet on recovery.
But as is often the case with Didier Deschamps, a tactical change cannot be ruled out when the important matches of the World Cup arrive. Provided of course that the technician deems such a change necessary, which would send more offensive players like Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué to the bench. As for Aurélien Tchouaméni, he should return to the starting lineup against Norway on Friday (9 p.m.).
