Idman.biz
Journalists from the French publication "L'Equipe" working in Baku have presented the potential starting lineup for the French national team for the match against Azerbaijan as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round.
According to Idman.Biz, the head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, had previously stated that his team would not be playing with their main squad in Baku. It was later revealed that Kylian Mbappe and a number of other leading players had left the national team.
According to journalists, PSG's 24-year-old goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier, is expected to make his debut in goal. The defense line should be formed by Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konaté, as well as brothers Lucas and Theo Hernandez. The support zone is predicted to consist of the Khephren Thuram and Warren Zaïre-Emery duo. In the attack line, the trio of Florian Thauvin, Maghnes Akliouche, and Christopher Nkunku are likely to play. Hugo Ekitike, who made a bright impact as a substitute in the game against Ukraine, is being considered as the sole central striker.
The match between the national teams of Azerbaijan and France will take place on Sunday, November 16, at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium and will start at 21:00 Baku time. The situation in Group D of the qualifying round before the last rounds is as follows: France - 13, Iceland - 7, Ukraine - 7, Azerbaijan - 1.
Teymur Tushiyev
