Thierry Henry has made his decision. Deprived of Manu Koné and Enzo Millot, suspended after the stormy quarter-final against Argentina, the coach of the French Olympic team had to reshuffle his midfield for the Olympic semi-final against Egypt.
To accompany Joris Chotard, the only survivor of the trio that usually makes up the midfield of the Blues, Henry called on Maghnes Akliouche. More surprisingly, he also decided to start Andy Diouf. The Lens player had only played one match in this tournament, against New Zealand, during a third group match where the Tricolores had rotated. He was preferred to Désiré Doué and Johann Lepenant.
For the rest, it’s classic. Thierry Henry has maintained his usual 4-3-1-2, with Michael Olise supporting the attacking duo. Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored in the quarter-finals against Argentina (1-0), continues as a starter alongside Alexandre Lacazette, the captain who will be keen to shine in front of the Lyon crowd.
