World Cup qualifiers are coming to an end and should prove very interesting. There are a number of nations that may be out of South Africa such as Portugal and Argentina that both might completely eliminated after these games. But let us focus for a second on Les Bleus. There is much concern about France's playmaker - Gourcuff missing these upcoming matches. However I think France will be fine, here is how Domenech should play it:
Assuming he sticks, and why would he change now, to his preferred style of play: 4-2-3-1. The back line stays somewhat the same: Evra, Gallas, Abidal, Sagna.
Holding midfield - Lass and Toulalan (although I would like to see Sissoko get a start).
Offensive midfield - Henry, Ribery, Gouvou....yup Domenech's former binky, Gouvou will get the start I can just feel it. Henry will maintain his left sided position, and I would not be surprised if Ribery is slotted in the middle something he has expressed interest in at Bayern. With Ribery in the middle he could drift left when Henry pushes higher up the pitch, or drop deeper and run at defenders.
Up front I am sure Gignac will find himself, although I think Anelka should be the point.
France should be safe for the second spot in the group, a 4 point lead on Austria which should be maintained heading into the last match. Domenech needs to focus his troops on the 2nd place playoffs, that is where missing Gourcuff will hurt.
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