Barcola gets nod over Doue in France team for World Cup semifinal

France will start Bradley Barcola instead of his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Desire Doue on the left side of the attack for the World Cup semifinal against Spain on Tuesday, a source close to the team said.

Manager Didier Deschamps has chosen Barcola, 23, for his speed in an area of the pitch where he will face Spain star Lamine Yamal.

Champions League winner Barcola will complement France's first-choice attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise.

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