In full, the Blues trained this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes. A last session before facing Ireland, Thursday evening (8:45 p.m.) in this same venue, for qualifying for Euro 2024. Didier Deschamps should not be innovative for his starting lineup but he reserves a small surprise in central defense.
Apart from Mike Maignan, the titular goalkeeper, the tricolor coach should align a hinge composed of Dayot Upamecano (15 selections, 2 goals) and the versatile Lucas Hernandez (33 selections). Back from his heavy injury at the World Cup in Qatar, the neo-Parisian has been playing matches in the left lane at the start of the season, but it is in the axis that he is most likely to start against the Irish. .
The former Bavarian played in this position during the opposition of the day, to the detriment of William Saliba, yet excellent in the Premier League. His brother, Théo, occupied the left side with Jules Koundé on the right. Aurélien Tchouaméni, who has found playing time at Real Madrid, should be preferred to his partner Eduardo Camavinga in the midfield, with Adrien Rabiot and Antoine Griezmann a notch higher.
Finally, to accompany captain Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé is expected on the right wing of the attack and Olivier Giroud at the forefront. The AC Milan striker holds the rope against Randal Kolo Muani. Spared at the beginning of the week due to discomfort in the right ankle, “RKM” resumed fully with the group this Wednesday. He will therefore still be present on the score sheet.
The probable composition of the Blues
Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez – Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot – Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé (cap.)
