Paraguay vs France Live: Team News; Koné begins Tchouaméni’s injury recovery with Paraguay’s match in Germany
The official team sheets are here in Philadelphia, and all the managers have made technical changes for this big meeting!
France Lineup (4-2-3-1): Didier Deschamps was forced to make major changes in his engine room. Manu Koné rotates into the starting XI to replace central anchor Aurélien Tchouaméni, who unfortunately picked up an injury late in training. Otherwise, it’s the famous French ‘Fantastic Four’ and the horror series leading the line.
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé
Defensive Players: Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot
Attacking Midfielders: Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé
Director: Kylian Mbappé
French Substitutes: Robin Risser, Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernández, Théo Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, N’Golo Kanté, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Rayan Cherkilip, Docus Matési, Décus Matési, Décus Matési, Décus Matési
Paraguay Lineup (5-3-2): Gustavo Alfaro has moved back to a back five, moving away from the 4-4-2 formation that surprised Germany. Omar Alderrete returns to play as the third central defender, leaving Damián Bobadilla’s place in the middle. Diego Gómez returns from suspension at center right, pushing Newcastle’s Miguel Almirón forward to form a striker duo alongside Julio Enciso, while Gabriel Ávalos drops to the bench.
Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
Defenders: Júnior Alonso, Omar Alderet, Gustavo Gómez, Gustavo Velázquez, Blas Cáceres
Midfielders: Matías Galarza, Andrés Cubas, Diego Gómez
Actors: Julio Enciso, Miguel Almirón
Paraguay players: Carlos Miguel Coronel, Gastón Olveira, Fabián Balbuena, José Canale, Cristian Maidana, Damián Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Maurício, Ramón Sosa, Álex Arce, Antonio Sanabria, Isidroball Pierottas, Gabriel Maurottas