France v Netherlands: line-ups, coaches’ views, form guide
- France drew 0-0 with Germany in opener
- Dutch won 2-1 v Peru in accessible on Thursday
- France kick Dutch twice in World Cup qualifying
- UEFA Nations League: all we need to know
- UEFA Nations League calendar: all a fixtures
Possible line-ups
France: Areola; Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez; Pogba, Kanté; Mbappé, Griezmann, Matuidi; Giroud
Netherlands: Cillessen; Tete, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Blind; Wijnaldum, Strootman, Vormer, Pröpper; Depay, Babel
Reporter’s view: David Crossan (@UEFAcomDavidC)
Didier Deschamps has to change a enterprise of his World Cup winners to bask in a commend of a French fans – and a Stade de France crowd’s wish to see a stars of a Russia debate in action – with a tired that was apparent in a shutting stages opposite Germany. It will be a jubilant homecoming for Les Bleus, no matter what happens opposite a Dutch, who have copiousness to prove.
What a coaches say
Didier Deschamps, France coach
We’re returning home, though we need to be some-more fit [than opposite Germany]. We ran out of steam towards a finish and apparently a whole patrol is not nonetheless in tip form. Not during this time of a season. we haven’t motionless nonetheless either to stagger players – anything is possible. Given that it’s a initial compare behind during a Stade de France, in front of a fans, I’ll see how everybody recovers.
Ronald Koeman, Netherlands coach
France are a universe champions for a reason, though unequivocally personification good or pleasing football. When we wish to improve, we have to play opposite nations of this level. The World Cup has proven that zero is unfit – only demeanour during [runners-up] Croatia – though we’re positively a underdogs.
Form guide
France
2018 World Cup
Qualifying – 1st in Group A (W7 D2 L1)
Final tournament – winners (W6 D1 L0)
Last 5 matches (most new first): DWWWW
Netherlands
2018 World Cup
Qualifying – 3rd in Group A (W6 D1 L3)
Final tournament – did not qualify
Last 5 matches (most new first): WDDWL