France team: Koundé and Varane in the composition against Denmark?

This team that the Blues are no longer likely to meet

Friday, November 25. 8:15 p.m. The Blues already know who they will not meet on their way to winning the 2022 World Cup. Qatar, host country of this World Cup, is indeed sure not to reach the knockout stages. And for good reason, Friday, November 25, during its second match, the Qatari team was beaten by Senegal: 1-3. A few days earlier, Sunday, November 20, in the opening match of the World Cup, Qatar had already lost to Ecuador (0-2).

But it was the draw between the Netherlands and Ecuador that made all the difference. This 1-1, which may seem insignificant at first sight, does indeed have a direct consequence for Qatar. He automatically eliminates him from his own World Cup. Qatar will therefore have to be content to continue the competition as simple hosts. This is the first team to be eliminated.

Ousmane Dembélé renewed in the starting 11?

Friday, November 25. 4:04 p.m. Will Ousmane Dembélé be renewed in the starting 11 of the France team against Denmark? A priori, nothing indicates a bet on the bench of the FC Barcelona striker for the second match of the Blues. Author of a good performance against Australia, the Habs should hold their place, especially in view of the muscular discomfort in the thigh that Kingsley Coman is experiencing.

If offensively, the contribution of the Barcelonian is undeniable, the defensive work, it still remains to be refined. “It’s more about placement, to have less effort to make”, tempered Didier Deschamps in a press conference. Against Australia, the coach noted “two situations where he was a little weak.” “I told him to correct and he corrected”he added, not questioning his place as holder.

“DD” even admitted that the 25-year-old striker “is one of the players capable of defending well. He has come a long way in this aspect.”praising his “large volume of play.” And if the defensive aspect is to be adjusted, Deschamps ” prefers that he make efforts in the direction of the opposing goal.” What bring more danger to the opposing goal.

Raphael Varane “apt”the established defender?

Friday, November 25. 11:10 a.m. He was already against Australia, but he hadn’t played. On the eve of the match against Denmark, Raphaël Varane is good again “apt” to play the meeting, confirmed Didier Deschamps at a press conference this Friday, November 25, 2022. However, the coach did not expand on a possible tenure. “These are choices that can be related to experience. He has it, that’s for sure”he commented evasively, before specifying: “he must be ready in his head and his body. I know he is. I will make the decision based mainly on that.” The Manchester United defender has not played since late October after suffering a biceps femoris injury. His teammate Hugo Lloris, captain of the Blues, praised his “very important role”judging him “serene, ready to help and fight with this team.” Will Didier Deschamps give him playing time to find the rhythm of the high level?

Benjamin Pavard on the bench against Denmark?

Friday, November 25. 10:25 a.m. As in 2018, did the match against Australia serve as a trigger for Didier Deschamps to make tactical changes in his team? After Benjamin Pavard’s lackluster performance in the right lane of the tricolor defense – particularly at fault on the Australian goal – the coach is looking for a new solution to replace the Bayern Munich player. According to the tests carried out on Thursday during training, central defenders Jules Koundé and Alex Disasi could be moved up a notch to take the defensive lane. This was reported RMC Sportscorroborating the statements of The Team who affirms that “Deschamps thinks about rebalancing his right side”. The Koundé option could hold the rope more because, even if he has never really convinced in this position with the Blues, he is regularly positioned on this right flank of the defense with his club Barcelona. Still, Pavard is the only professional right defender, although he has been repositioned in the axis with Bayern Munich, which can explain his loss of bearings. In short, one more headache for Didier Deschamps who still seems to have tried a new formula on the right flank of the tricolor defense.