Zidane Has Full Squad for First Time as France Weigh Tactical Changes
After an opening session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane trained his full France squad on Tuesday, with a possible shift to a 4-3-3 formation.
France manager Zinédine Zidane had his full squad available for training for the first time on Tuesday, after an initial session earlier in the gathering featured only 12 players, according to a report from France 24.
With the complete group now assembled, Zidane is reportedly considering tactical adjustments ahead of the team's upcoming fixtures, including a possible switch to a 4-3-3 formation.
Potential frontline changes
Under the formation being considered, Kylian Mbappé would operate from the left side of the attack, while Ousmane Dembélé would be deployed as the central striker. The adjustment would mark a shift from previous setups and reflects Zidane's efforts to make the best use of the attacking talent at his disposal.
The extra training time with a full squad gives the coaching staff a clearer picture of fitness levels and combinations across the team as preparations continue.
Further details on the finalized starting lineup and formation are expected to emerge as the squad continues its preparations.
Sources
- Football: Full squad train under Zidane as tactical changes expected for France — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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