Media watch: Colombia/France, Zaïre-Emery and Lucas Hernandez | OneFootball

This Sunday, March 29, the French press (from a sporting standpoint) did not focus on anything directly related to Paris Saint-Germain. The main story is the French national team’s friendly against Colombia this Sunday evening (kick-off at 9 p.m. French time, broadcast on TF1). It should feature a heavily reshuffled lineup compared with the 2-1 win over Brazil on Thursday night. There is also particular attention on Warren Zaïre-Emery (20-year-old midfielder) and Lucas Hernandez (30-year-old defender), who are both expected to start tonight.

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Les Bleus were fairly impressive against Brazil a few days ago, and it would be very encouraging if tonight’s match confirmed that there is real high-level depth throughout the squad. Even if it is only a friendly, with an intensity that is naturally different from a competitive match. Just like a few days ago.

Some players will have the chance to make their mark tonight, and hopefully they will seize the opportunity. That would help build as much individual and collective confidence as possible when the squad regroups in June at the end of the season and fully turns its attention to the World Cup.

Zaïre-Emery and Hernandez are among the expected starters, with places in the Bleus setup that seem secure, even if it is more in backup roles. They fully deserve it after difficult spells. The first went through a dip in form after an ankle injury, while the second had to recover from a long-term knee injury. Some people stopped believing in them very quickly, but they managed to hang on. It is up to them to confirm it tonight and boost their chances of being included in the squad announced on May 14.

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