Special correspondent in Amsterdam
Ousmane Dembélé or Kingsley Coman, Kingsley Coman or Ousmane Dembélé? According to our information, it is Coman who will start on the right side of the French attack against the Netherlands, Friday (8:45 p.m.), in Amsterdam. The Parisian did not take part in the opposition on the pitch of the Johan Cruijff Arena this Thursday, it was Alphonse Areola who came to make up the number with the orange bibs, those of the potential replacements. A priori, the Munich player, who also spoke to Le Figaro, is therefore starting in the shoes of a starter for this meeting in Group B of the qualifications for Euro 2024, a match which could allow France to officially validate its place in Germany. Coman would be associated with two PSG players on the attacking front, Randal Kolo Muani, a priori preferred to Olivier Giroud up front, and the indispensable Kylian Mbappé, on the left.
The entire right side should be modified, knowing that Jules Koundé is absent due to injury. Marseillais Jonathan Clauss will have the opportunity to show himself. Preferred over Benjamin Pavard and newcomer Malo Gusto, he will complete the defensive line with the two Hernandez brothers, Théo on the left and Lucas in the center, as well as Ibrahima Konaté. Remember that Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba also withdrew from central defense. For the rest, no surprises, with Mike Maignan in goal and Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot and Antoine Griezmann to make up the French midfield trio. Note that the Blues trained under the closed roof in Amsterdam. They will also play in these ideal conditions on Friday, from 8:45 p.m.
The probable line-up of the Blues against the Netherlands: Maignan – Clauss, Konaté, L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez – Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Griezmann – Coman, Kolo Muani, Mbappé.