The French team unveils its attacking starting XI for the match against Italy at the Stade de France

Time for the big evening. And for the return of the French team to its garden in Saint-Denis, after more than a year of absence, Zinédine Zidane - who also finds a venue dear to his heart - has decided to line up an attacking starting eleven. The 4-3-3, seen against Turkey (0-1) and Belgium (0-1), is maintained by “ZZ” who wants play and intentions from his troops. The idea is to thrill the 80,000 spectators with a spectacle.

Compared to the starting team observed in Brussels on Monday, the double Z made six changes. A turnover that he has applied since the start of the training, knowing that there will still be one last match to play on Monday at the Stade de France against Belgium. With this in mind, Upamecano and Truffert replace Lacroix and Diouf in defense. Kalulu, the little surprise, is lined up again and leaves Koundé on the bench. Maignan is the only member of the group to have three matches in a row.

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In the middle, Da Cunha, attractive against the Red Devils with an undeniable technical touch, is renewed. He will be surrounded by Cherki on the right and Rabiot on the left. Akliouche and Camavinga come out of the eleven. In attack, Olise, scorer on Monday, is the starter, with Dembélé captain at number 9, and Doué on the left. Exit Barcola and Lepaul. Kick-off 8:45 p.m. in a Stade de France (80,000 seats) which is sold out for the occasion.

The Blues' eleven against Italy:

Maignan - Kalulu, Jacquet, Upamecano, Truffert - Cherki, Da Cunha, Rabiot - Olise, Dembélé (cap), Doué