France vs England: Warren Zaïre-Emery Set to Start

Warren Zaïre-Emery is expected to be handed a genuine opportunity with the French national team. For the third-place play-off against England, Didier Deschamps is preparing major changes, with the PSG midfielder potentially making his first start of the World Cup.

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According to L’Équipe, only Kylian Mbappé and Mike Maignan are expected to keep their places in the starting line-up. The France coach wants to give several fringe players a chance following the semi-final defeat to Spain.

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Zaïre-Emery Expected to Start in Midfield

Zaïre-Emery is set to line up alongside N’Golo Kanté in midfield. It will be a valuable opportunity for the young Parisian to showcase his qualities in a high-level match after spending much of the tournament waiting for his chance.

Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konaté, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche and Marcus Thuram are also among the players who could start. Maxence Lacroix and Lucas Hernandez are reportedly competing for a place in central defence.

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For Zaïre-Emery, the match could be an important chance to strengthen his position for the future. The PSG midfielder remains regarded as one of the leading players of France’s new generation and will be looking to highlight his energy, power and ability to drive forward against England.

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