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Dominated by Italy in the last match, the French team absolutely must pull itself together this Monday against Belgium.
For the first time in the Deschamps era, the French team has missed its opening match. But it would be wrong for it to miss two in a row. This Monday, at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, it must therefore at all costs pick itself up and get back to winning ways.
France in search of recovery
Against the Nazionale (1-3), the Tricolores were below par. Which notably earned them a reminder to order from their goalkeeper, Mike Maignan. Didier Deschamps, for his part, was a little more conciliatory in his speech. At least, away from home. But what everyone agrees on is that a reaction is necessary, even vital.
Despite the need to bounce back, the coach will make some changes this Monday and line up a team that, on paper, is less strong than the one that played at the Parc. Youngsters are launched from the start like Manu Koné or Michael Olise.
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Mbappé starts on the bench
The big question for this duel against the Red Devils was whether Kylian Mbappé would keep his place in the eleven. The answer is no. Like many executives, the Bondy player was invited to sit on the bench. A choice that will perhaps tickle him or touch his pride. And it’s all the better if it allows him to react and deliver another version of himself than the one offered during the last outings. This is what notably advised him to do the former international, Bixente Lizarazu.
Match time and location
France – Belgium
2nd day of the Nations League – Group 2
Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
At 8:45 p.m. French time
France – Belgium line-ups
France: Maignan – Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne – Kante, Guendouzi, Kone – Kolo Muani, Dembele – Thuram
Belgium: Casteels – Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper – Onana, Tielemans – Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Doku – Openda
On which channel can I watch the France – Belgium match?
The match between the French team and Belgium will be watched this Monday, September 9, 2024 from 8:45 p.m. on TF1. You will also be able to watch the match in streaming on the application of the group’s dedicated platform, MyTF1, or the Molotov service.