
Zinédine Zidane rotated the players' bibs during Thursday's training at the Stade de France in order to hide the composition of the team that will face Italy, while confirming that Ousmane Dembélé will start and captain.
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The French team is preparing for its match against Italy after a recent clash against Belgium where Zidane had already used similar tactics to mask his intentions.
You'll have to get used to it. As in Brussels last Sunday on the eve of the match against the Red Devils (0-1), Zinédine Zidane mixed his players this Thursday during his setup before challenging Italy at the Stade de France. The idea of the boss of the Blues is clear and assumed: he does not want to reveal any clues to curious journalists who hang around the races on the grounds in Saint-Denis. The internationals often exchanged their chasubles, without strong indications emerging with conclusive elements.
It is also a way for Zidane to keep his group under pressure, even if he has already warned players of their start against Italy. As he did with Jérémy Jacquet, attractive against the Belgians. Ousmane Dembélé, present at the press conference, will be the starter. And captain. For the rest, response Friday a little before 8 p.m.
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The possible eleven of the Blues
Maignan - Koundé, Upamecano, Jacquet, Truffert - Cherki, Da Cunha, Rabiot - Olise, Dembélé, Doué
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Ousmane Dembélé will start and captain during the France-Italy match.
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The composition of the France team will be revealed on Friday shortly before 8 p.m.
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