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Didier Deschamps and his France charges are looking to bounce back from a surprise home loss against Italy when they face Belgium in the Nations League on Monday evening.
The 2018 World Cup winners were shellshocked in Paris a few days ago, while Belgium started their Nations League campaign with a comfortable victory versus Israel.
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France recent form
Despite going a goal up within seconds against Italy in their first Nations League game, France ended up losing 3-1 at home after a worrying capitulation.
In the summer, Les Bleus made it to the semi-final stage of the Euros where they were eliminated following a 2-1 defeat versus Spain.
However, their overall performances left a lot to be desired as they only scored four goals in six matches, emerging victorious on only two occasions versus Austria and Belgium.
Only one of those goals scored came from a French player in open play, as the others were penalties or own-goals.
France injury news
There are no fresh injury concerns following the defeat against Italy but the manner of the performance could lead to some changes from Deschamps.
Ibrahima Konate and Jonathan Clauss are in line to be replaced in defence by Dayot Upamecano and Jules Kounde, while Michael Olise might lose his place to Ousmane Dembele.
Belgium recent form
Belgium started their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory versus Israel in which a Kevin De Bruyne double and a goal from Youri Tielemans sealed the win.
At the Euros, they were eliminated after a 1-0 defeat against France following a late own-goal from Jan Vertonghen.
In the group stage, they scraped through on four points after a defeat to Slovakia, a win versus Romania and a draw against Ukraine. They scored just two goals in four matches.
Belgium injury news
Romelu Lukaku isn’t involved for Belgium as he hasn’t played any football this season following his late transfer window switch to Napoli.
Thibaut Courtois says he won’t play for Belgium again while Domenico Tedesco is in…
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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-09-09 09:29:33
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