France predicted XI vs United States: Alexandre Lacazette and Jean-Philippe Mateta to start Olympics opener | OneFootball

Thierry Henry’s France will be hoping to get off to the perfect start as they host the United States of America in their first game in the men’s competition at the Olympics. Preparations went well for Les Bleus with an unbeaten record in three matches against Japan, the Dominican Republic and Paraguay.

L’Équipe report that Henry is set to make one change to his team that drew 1-1 against Japan with France’s final warmup game before the Olympics. This change is set to come in midfield with Maghnes Akliouche set to replace Enzo Millot on the right-hand side of a midfield diamond. Joris Chotard and Manu Koné are set to keep their positions in midfield.

Further up the pitch, Michael Olise is set to start behind former Palace teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta and Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette in attack. The latter is set to captain Les Bleus at their home Olympic Games. Restes is set to start between the sticks.

Likely France XI vs USA:

Guillaume Restes, Kilian Sildillia, Loïc Badé, Castello Lukeba, Adrien Truffert – Manu Koné, Maghnes Akliouche, Joris Chotard, Michael Olise – Jean-Philippe Mateta, Alexandre Lacazette.

GFFN | Liam Wraith