The French team travels to Greece for its last match of the calendar year, this Tuesday (8:45 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Blues.
After a historic victory against Gibraltar (14-0), the French team returns to Greece this Tuesday for its last outing of 2023 (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.). Already qualified for the Euro for a month, the French approach this match with several objectives in mind: end their qualifying campaign with a flawless performance and climb to first place in the FIFA rankings ahead of Argentina.
In view of the massacre affecting the major selections, Didier Deschamps should not take any risks in this final meeting. A large rotation is expected compared to last Saturday. Will Kylian Mbappé be established? The hypothesis of leaving the captain on the bench at kick-off is considered, even if the Bondy prodigy could improve his statistics coming off the bench.
An unprecedented eleven for the Blues
Randal Kolo Muani is nevertheless expected to start, along with Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembélé. Other executives are expected to follow such as Antoine Griezmann, irremovable, or Adrien Rabiot. But it is above all the defensive sector which should be largely remodeled. While Youssouf Fofana starts with a head start in front of the defense, the central hinge should be new with a Disasi-Saliba tandam. Jules Koundé, with a more defensive profile than Jonathan Clauss, could occupy the right flank, while Lucas Hernandez would replace his younger brother on the left. Finally, Brice Samba will replace Mike Maignan in goals.
The expected composition for France: Samba – Koundé, Disasi, Saliba, L. Hernandez – Griezmann, Fofana, Rabiot – Kolo Muani, Giroud, Dembélé.
