After Benzema's withdrawal due to injury, France became one of the most injured teams in this World Cup. Compared with the stars who were absent due to injury, the main squad of the French team seems to be lacking in confidence.
After Benzema's absence, Deschamps decided not to recruit any more players after consulting with the assistant coach. In last Sunday's training, Deschamps practiced the 433 formation, and the main squad is on the horizon, and among the 11 positions, the only doubt is whether Varane can return in time, and if Varane is unavailable, then Palmecano will be in the starting line-up.
France's defence has largely remained the same as when they won the title in 2018, and after Benzema's exit, Deschamps will also use a combination of Olivier Giroud, Griezmann and Mbappe. The biggest problem is in the midfield, Pogba and Kante are absent due to injury, which makes the famous Roten complain, which is the weakest midfield in history. The media predicted that Rabiot and Chuameni would form a double back.
In contrast, the absence of French players is enough to put together a strong squad that includes Kimpembe, N'Golo Kante, Pogba, Benzema, Nkunku, Martial and Meignan.
After comparing the two squads, the famous journalist Ben Jacobson even said, "The French squad that cannot play in the World Cup can even beat the current squad." "In contrast, which squad do you think is stronger?
France starting line-up predictions: Lowry, Lucas Hernandez, Konate, Varane, Pavard, Rabiot, Chuameni, Kylian Mbappe, Griezmann, Dembele, Giroud
France are missing the strongest players: Meignan, Digne, Kimpembe, Fofana, Badiahiller, Camara, N'Golo N'Golo, Nkunku, Benzema