Ukraine v France: French press tips two Paris stars to start | OneFootball

This Friday, the French National Team will play in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine at 8:45 PM at Stadion Miejski. On the eve of the match, Le Parisien and L’Equipe tried to guess the team that coach Didier Deschamps will field. A match involving 6 Paris Saint-Germain players. 5 on the French side: Lucas Chevalier, Lucas Hernandez, Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola. 1 on the Ukrainian side: Ilya Zabarnyi. Doué and Barcola are expected to start, facing their Ukrainian teammate.

Le Parisien (4-2-3-1) –

Mbappé

Barcola – Olise – Doué

Koné – Tchouaméni

Digne – Upamecano – Konaté – Koundé

Maignan.

L’Equipe (4-2-3-1) –

Mbappé

Barcola – Olise – Doué

Koné – Tchouaméni

Digne – Upamecano – Konaté – Koundé

Maignan.

We remain cautious, as there is only certainty with the official announcement about 1 hour and 30 minutes before kickoff. However, the media are often more accurate with coach Didier Deschamps than with coach Luis Enrique. The 4-2-3-1 formation is certain, as confirmed by the coach in front of the press. Then, there is a typical team emerging based on recent matches, and the former world champion is not a big fan of change.

However, the competition is fierce, and several options exist. A surprise cannot be ruled out. But Doué and Barcola are expected to start. Logically, they have excelled in this position at PSG and already have some performances with the Bleus to their credit.

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