Elton propose de tester Thauvin au poste de N°9, Walid et Flo ne sont pas du tout d'accord ! – 28/10
Summary
Hosts Walid Acherschour, Elton Mokolo, and Florent Gautreau debate whether Zinedine Zidane should select Florian Thauvin for the French national team. A caller argues Thauvin is a Lens legend deserving a spot, while the hosts discuss his tactical fit, specifically debating if he could play as a false number nine. The discussion highlights the tension between Zidane's experimental approach with young players and the practical limitations of integrating a 33-year-old into the current squad.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of the show and the Thauvin debate
Listener Julien praises Thauvin as a Lens legend
Argument for Thauvin's inclusion based on form
Tactical debate: 3-4-2-1 vs 4-3-3 positioning
Discussion on Thauvin's potential role as a false 9
Debate on Thauvin's positional flexibility and history
Comparison with Ryan Cherki and other young talents
Critique of the 'false 9' idea for Thauvin
Zidane's experimental tactics and past examples
Broadening the tactical horizon and caricature
Risks of forcing Thauvin into an unsuitable role
Thauvin lacks a clear place in the current squad
Long-term vision vs short-term experiments
Focus on the November 2026 squad and youth
Zidane's approach to molding young players
Humorous exchange about Thauvin as a false 9
Betting on the scenario and final remarks
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