Didier Deschamps is expected to make three changes to his starting squad to face Portugal. And go back to 4-2-3-1.
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If Didier Deschamps remained very discreet in a press conference on his tactical choices, he should however make changes in his starting XI against Portugal (9 p.m.) on Wednesday evening. And return to her famous 4-2-3-1, which notably allowed France to be crowned world champion three years ago in Russia. This time, not Blaise Matuidi but Corentin Tolisso expected in a similar role of hybrid right midfielder. Such a change would also allow Antoine Griezmann to return to the axis, his favorite position.
Compared to the team that drew against Hungary, three changes should be made. Lucas Hernandez will find his left lane in place of Lucas Digne, while Jules Koundé (1 selection, 22 years old), newcomer and surprise from the list of 26, should be starting in his right lane, taking the place of Benjamin Pavard, somewhat blunt after the sequence of two meetings. Sacred news for the central defender of Sevilla FC, who seduced “DD” from the start of the preparation to the point of supplanting Léo Dubois, a training side.
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In the midfield, the staff of the world champions are pleasantly surprised by the volume of play and the attitude of Corentin Tolisso, who will be eagerly awaited as a false right midfielder. In the axis N’Golo Kanté and Paul Pogba will complete the midfield. In front, Kylian Mbappé, who does not want to play on the right, will evolve on the left side with Antoine Griezmann in false ten and Karim Benzema in the position of axial attacker.
The probable eleven of the Blues: LLoris – Koundé, Varane, Kimpembe, Hernandez – Kanté, Pogba – Tolisso, Griezmann, Mbappé – Benzema
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