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Organizing the 4-2-3-1 formation with Thuram and Barcola leading the team...

In light of Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue's absence, Didier Deschamps, the French national team coach, decides to maintain the successful formation from the Ukraine game (2-0 victory) for the forthcoming qualifier against Iceland, scheduled for Tuesday at 20:45, in the quest for the 2026...

Operating the 4-2-3-1 formation, Thuram and Barcola assume leadership roles...
Operating the 4-2-3-1 formation, Thuram and Barcola assume leadership roles...

Organizing the 4-2-3-1 formation with Thuram and Barcola leading the team...

The French national team is gearing up for their next match, and coach Didier Deschamps has announced some changes to the starting lineup. Here's a breakdown of the expected formation and key players.

Theo Hernandez, currently with Al-Hilal, is expected to potentially replace Lucas Digne in the left-back position. However, there is some doubt about Hernandez's current physical capacity as he has not yet started his season. To rediscover the technical sensations that made him an undisputed left-back for two years, Hernandez needs to regain his form.

In the left position, Marcus Thuram is expected to start, similar to his role in the Euro. Thuram has been playing centrally for four years and needs to prove himself on the left. Deschamps acknowledges that Thuram is not being used in his best conditions and expects more efficiency from him (30 caps, 2 goals).

The arrival of a new generation of attacking players creates denser competition for Thuram. To secure his spot, Thuram will replace Desiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé in the starting lineup.

In the midfield, Adrien Rabiot's status has been demoted, suggesting a change in the double pivot. The double pivot of Aurélien Tchouaméni-Manu Kone will be retained.

An exceptional Olise is expected to continue his role as the maestro of the French animation. Bradley Barcola will start on the right for a second match in four days.

The French team is likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kylian Mbappé leading the attack. The announced formation for the French national team in their next match is not detailed explicitly, but the latest lineup included players such as Maignan, Hernández, Upamecano, Konaté, Koundé, Koné, Tchouaméni, Thuram, Olise, Barcola, and Mbappé, indicating a likely 4-3-3 or similar structure.

Theo Hernandez's trip to America this summer is not threatened, and he will have the opportunity to compete with Digne for the left-back position. Hernandez was surpassed in the hierarchy by Digne in the past but is particularly awaited due to weak competition in the left-back position.

Overall, the French national team is looking forward to a strong performance in the upcoming match, with a mix of experienced players and new talents ready to take on the challenge. Stay tuned for more updates on the French national team's preparations and their upcoming matches.

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