At 03:00 on June 18, France will face Austria in their first match of Group D in the European Championship. Ahead of the game, the renowned French media outlet, Le Télégramme, has made a prediction for the French team’s starting lineup. As rumored, William Saliba is set to start as central defender, while veteran Olivier Giroud will be a substitute.
Complete predicted starting lineup: (Formation 4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Theo Hernandez, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Jules Kounde
Midfielders: Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kante, Antoine Griezmann
Forwards: Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele
Telegraph predicts France’s starting XI for opener: Saliba at center-back, Mbappe as striker, Giroud on the bench. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/telegraph-predicts-frances-starting-xi-for-opener-saliba-at-center-back-mbappe-as-striker-giroud-on-the-bench.html
