Of course, we don’t need to talk about Mbappé. Griezmann, Tchouameni, Saliba and Hernandez are also among the best in their positions. Maybe Camavinga and soon of course the top talent Zaire-Emery.
But the rest? All good players, but not great players.
Some examples…
Konaté: Great facilities, but still not a permanent starter, even if Matip is absent all season. Do not proceed to the next step.
Upamecano: see Konaté, very similar story. Too many mistakes when it counts.
Mendy: is considered the “weakest” link at Real and should therefore be replaced.
Kanté: Bringing a 33-year-old out of early retirement in Saudi Arabia almost seems a little desperate.
Rabiot: strange, every time I see him play, I don’t notice it. It was probably brought up too early a few years ago.
Dembelé: a brutal dynamic, but very one-dimensional. Often makes the wrong decision in front of goal.
Giroud: is he still there?
Etc.
Yes, France is the favorite, but it certainly does not have a lead.