The big day has arrived for the France national team. This Thursday evening, Les Bleus face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final, with kick-off scheduled for 10 p.m. French time. A highly anticipated clash with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
For this match, Didier Deschamps is expected to make a significant change to his starting lineup. Désiré Doué is set to start on the left wing, replacing Bradley Barcola.
Doué Set to Start After Strong Impact
The PSG player impressed during the round of 16 against Paraguay. Coming off the bench, he made a decisive impact by winning the penalty that allowed France to take control of the match. A contribution that seems to have influenced the coach’s decision.
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Since the start of the tournament, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola have been competing for a spot alongside Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé in attack. This time, the advantage appears to go to Doué.
Bradley Barcola could therefore start on the bench but still play an important role during the game. His pace, dribbling ability and knack for creating space could be valuable assets against a solid Moroccan defense. For the rest, Didier Deschamps is expected to rely on continuity, with Mike Maignan in goal, a defense of Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Lucas Digne, and a midfield pairing of Manu Koné and Adrien Rabiot. Up front, Dembélé, Olise and Doué will support Mbappé. France will need efficiency, control and patience to secure qualification.
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