They are good enough – Deschamps backing France’s rising stars to shine

Ousmanne Dembele can offer offensive variety from bench, along with Nabil Fekir, Thomas Lemar and Florian Thauvin following their glittering seasons in Ligue 1.’ FIFA World Cup 2018 Schedule in IST for PDF Download: Fixtures, Groups, Time Table with Match Timings & Venue Details of Football WC in Russian Federation.

It was for the arrival off the bench of Antoine Griezmann – there was no roof on the Stade de France but if there had been, his introduction would have raised it.

The television programme documented Griezmann’s deliberations about his future over a two-month period heading into the World Cup.

Keeping a shot-shy Ireland side scoreless is one thing, dealing with the heavyweights of the world is something else.

Deschamps has used a steady 4-4-2 formation, but could unleash Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and Griezmann in a mouth-watering front three. They returned in 2006, when they beat Japan 3-1 despite being 0-1 down till the 84th minute.

“Normally if we play 10 times against France maybe we will lose eight or nine times, but we have worked hard to get into a situation where we lose five or six times, and can win a few and draw, too”.

It is now up to Deschamps’ young team to perform on the pitch. That would mean utilizing the pace, directness and ambidextrous feet of Dembele, which’ll help the team on the counter-attack and when pressing opponents. Griezmann’s passing skills and direct style combined with Mbappe’s dribbling qualities and frenetic pace should make an excellent strike duo in Russian Federation.

“He’s important. He’s a great player, and great players are always leaders”.

If Paul Pogba wasn’t such an incredibly gifted player, he might have been left off the plane to Russian Federation. The Manchester United record signing hasn’t enjoyed the best of seasons at Old Trafford with club boss Jose Mourinho criticising his star player in public.

Sagna also added that his positive impact on many players and his mind will only benefit football and he needs to find a new abode for the coming years. But we won’t see Australia punting long balls up the field. They also have Corentin Tolisso of Bayern Munich.

“Come this France game we’re going to be ready, and giving ourselves opportunities to win this game”, warned Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

At the back they have been denied of the experienced presence of Laurent Koscielny, who is ruled out through injury.

Paul Pogba remains an enigma, devastating at times when he is allowed to play further forward, but he is a frustrating figure in a deeper role.

In its fifth World Cup, Peru has faced the eventual champion in every tournament it has participated – Uruguay in 1930, Brazil in 1970, Argentina in 1978 and Italy in 1982.

Benjamin Mendy has returned to the side, but there are still concerns about his fitness after he missed most of the season with an ACL tear. The likes of Kingsley Coman, Adrien Rabiot, Dimitri Payet, Anthony Martial and Alexandre Lacazette would walk into most national teams in Russian Federation but their absence only highlights the quality of the squad that has travelled to Russian Federation.