Zidane confirms his daring 4‑3‑3 against Turkey
End of speculation: the opening moments of the Nations League match between Turkey and France confirmed the strong choices made by Zinédine Zidane in his team selection, marking a major tactical shift.
A 4‑3‑3 that breaks with the old era
As anticipated at the press conference, the new manager of the French has adopted a 4‑3‑3 noticeably different from Didier Deschamps' system used at the last World Cup. This setup places three forwards on the same line, creating a notable gap between the two usual spearheads.
Kylian Mbappé, usually positioned as a striker, starts on the left, while Ousmane Dembélé takes the central role, and Michael Olise occupies the right wing. This configuration separates Olise from Mbappé, altering the expected offensive dynamic.
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In midfield, Rayan Cherki fulfills the role of right box‑to‑box midfielder, Adrien Rabiot occupies the left side, and Manu Koné acts as a central sentinel, ensuring the stability of the midfield block.
These choices confirm Zidane's desire to inject fresh blood and tactical flexibility, while relying on players already integrated into the French.