Deschamps' Tactical Choices for the Euro Quarter-Final
The big question for the Euro quarter-final between Portugal and France is who Didier Deschamps will choose to replace the suspended Adrien Rabiot. Deschamps remained tight-lipped during his press conference, stating, 'I have several possibilities. I'm not going to go into that. You know me.' The last training session held behind closed doors at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg didn't provide any clear answers either.
Potential Replacements: Griezmann, Kolo Muani, and Camavinga
Several options are on the table for Deschamps. One possibility is to move Antoine Griezmann to a central position, freeing up space on the right lane. Ousmane Dembélé and Randal Kolo Muani are strong candidates for this spot. Kolo Muani, in particular, impressed with his performance against Belgium and could shake up the hierarchy. Another option is to have Eduardo Camavinga replace Rabiot directly, leveraging his technical skills and ability to project himself forward.
Player Insights: Admiration for Ronaldo and Team Readiness
Eduardo Camavinga expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, calling him a legend and an inspiration. Camavinga also acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, 'We want to qualify. We will prepare as best we can.' Kylian Mbappé highlighted the importance of efficiency and readiness, mentioning that the team has shown improvement in training. He also emphasized the need to watch out for multiple threats from the Portuguese side, not just Ronaldo.
- The rest of the French lineup is expected to remain unchanged, with Mike Maignan in goal, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba as central defenders, and Jules Koundé and Théo Hernandez occupying the flanks. Aurélien Tchouaméni and N'Golo Kanté will start in midfield.
- Mbappé also spoke about the importance of adapting to different teammates and styles of play, mentioning how he has had to adjust his game since Paul Pogba is not on the team. He noted that while he loves to exploit spaces, the current team setup requires different tactics.
- Regarding Antoine Griezmann, Mbappé defended his teammate against recent criticism, stating that Griezmann has always given his best for the national team and deserves support. He emphasized that recognition and support are crucial for Griezmann to perform at his best.
