Paraguay vs France live: Team news; Cone starts for injured Jomeni, Paraguay vs Germany tactics
Philadelphia’s official roster is here, with both head coaches making key tactical adjustments for this massive elimination game!
France lineup (4-2-3-1): Didier Deschamps was forced to make a major overhaul in his engine room. Manu Cone rotated into the starting lineup, replacing midfielder Aurelian Chumeni, who unfortunately suffered an injury in training. In addition, the leaders are the familiar and powerful French “Fantastic Four”.
Goalkeeper: Mike Magnan
Defenders: Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Conde
Defensive midfielder: Manu Cone, Adrien Rabiot
Attacking midfielder: Bradley Bakela, Michael Ollis, Ousmane Dembélé
Forward: Kylian Mbappe
France substitutes: Robin Riise, Bliss Samba, Maro Gusteau, Lucas Hernandez, Théo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Maxons Lacroix, N’Golo Kante, Aurelian Chumeny, Warren Zaire-Emory Philippe, Magnis Akli Alle Dumeyer
Paraguay lineup (5-3-2): Gustavo Alfaro restored the defensive five-man back five, changing the 4-4-2 formation that shocked Germany. Omar Alderet returns as the third centre-back, leaving no room for Damian Bobadilla in the middle. Diego Gomez returns from suspension at right midfield, pushing Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron up front to partner Julio Enciso in a double forward role, with Gabriel Avalos on the bench.
Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
Defenders: Alonso Jr., Omar Alderet, Gustavo Gomez, Gustavo Velasquez, Blas Cáceres
Midfielder: Matias Gallarza, Andres Cubas, Diego Gomez
Forwards: Julio Enciso, Miguel Almiron
Paraguay Substitutes: Carlos Miguel Coronel, Gaston Olvera, Fabian Balbuena, Jose Canale, Christian Maidana, Damian Bobadilla, Brian Ojeda, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Mauricio, Ramon Souza, Lex Arcero Arturo, Herrero Allero, Allero, Allero, Ahiro, Abri”, Yaro
