France coach Didier Deschamps has been testing a new formation, which the media believe could be use against Belgium.
The French are preparing to take on Belgium in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Monday, with the winners set to face either Portugal or Slovenia in the next round.
In preparation for Saturday’s game, UFABET revealed that Deschamps tried out a new formation, albeit a 4-4-2, but with the midfield adjusted to a ‘diamond’ formation.
Antoine Griezmann, who missed the Poland clash, is expect to return to the starting line-up behind the front two of Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Thuram.
N’Golo Kante will act as a number 6 midfielder who cleans up the penalty area, while Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Chuameni will be in the central midfield pairing.
It is an interesting approach, with major French media outlets reporting that the incident was the result of a meeting between ‘Dede’ and his team, as well as a team meeting with the players that reflected the importance of playing in this system to defeat Belgium.
However, Didier Deschamps is report considering using a diamond midfield with Antoine Griezmann, who was dropp against Poland, in a more advanced role. Kylian Mbappé would be paire up front with Inter striker Marcus Thuram. N’Golo Kanté would roam as a 6 with Adrien Rabiot and Aurélien Tchouaméni acting as central midfielders.