Euro 2021: "The coach is open to discussions concerning the system", indicates Raphaël Varane

The cleaver matches are coming, and the Blues will, perhaps, change their tactical system.

Faced with the package of Lucas Digne and before the uncertain physical state of Lucas Hernandez, Didier Deschamps could move to three central defenders at the kick-off of France-Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the Euro, Monday evening in Bucharest (9 p.m. ).

The coach tested a central defense Varane, Lenglet, Kimpembe on Saturday in training, with corridors animated by Rabiot on the left and Pavard on the right. Guest of Téléfoot Sunday morning, Raphael Varane (78 caps), one of the group's executives, indicates that this configuration with three central defenders has, well, been mentioned between the players and the coach. “These are the kinds of discussions we can have. The coach is open to discussions concerning the system. He does not hesitate to discuss with everyone so that we are as comfortable as possible on the day of the match ”, confides the vice-captain of the Blues, from the hotel of the Blues in Bucharest.

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To listen to him, this system with three central backs requires "adaptation".

“We have a lot of complementary qualities, we need a lot of communication and benchmarks in the field.

"Also questioned on this subject by Téléfoot, Presnel Kimpembe, holder alongside Varane during the three group matches, he said that this system" would change habits "but that he had already worked in the France team as with his club PSG.

In September 2020, Didier Deschamps used this tactical option twice, in Sweden (1-0) and against Croatia (4-2) for a record of two victories.

Lenglet, Hernandez and Upamecano were lined up in Sweden, while Upamecano, Varane and Kimpembe took over against Croatia.

Varane ensures, moreover, that his teammate Lucas Hernandez is "better".

The Bayern Munich defender has suffered from recurring knee pain since the start of the Euro.

The Real Madrid player has also projected himself towards the confrontation with Switzerland, praising the quality of this nation.

“This team is not afraid to play ball.

She scores a lot of goals.

It will be up to us to succeed in countering it.

There is no margin for error.

It will be necessary to be efficient ”.

Whether it's three or four behind.