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Here we are ! Euro 2024 will begin this Friday evening, with the entry into the running of the host country, Germany, opposed to Scotland. For the French team, it will start on Monday with a duel against Austria. What will the face of Didier Deschamps’ Blues look like? The preparation was a little truncated by some notable absences, between the injuries contracted during the end of the season, the minor blows received and the poor form observed. This affects some major players, like Kylian Mbappé, who is spared.
A priori, Didier Deschamps will be able to count on a solid group, if not complete. Doubts also accompany players like Tchouaméni and Coman. Rabiot seems fit, having previously missed the two preparation matches against Luxembourg and Canada. As for the tactical scheme, it appears to be evolving, with coach Didier Deschamps willing to return to a 4-3-3 which would place Antoine Griezmann in a hybrid role in midfield.
Make your eleven for the French team against Austria
What will the first eleven of the competition look like? While waiting to discover Didier Deschamps’ choices, we suggest you put together the best possible team, taking into account, if possible, the fitness levels of each player. With our feature, you can have fun choosing your own starting eleven (by clicking on the “make your 11” button just above). Tactical diagram, players, it is possible to personalize everything, and thus align the eleven that you like the most.
The options are necessarily numerous, whether in central defense, where Saliba could create a surprise, in midfield, where the return of N’Golo Kanté reshuffles the cards, or in attack, where the ideal positioning of Kylian Mbappé always makes debate. On Monday, we will publish the eleven which received the most votes. Will he be the one chosen by Didier Deschamps? That’s another story.
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