France

Here is a look at the predicted lineups for France vs Croatia in the Nations League on 8 September, 2020. Coach Didier Deschamps is likely to ring in the changes, with the French newspapers expecting Wissam Ben Yedder and Anthony Martial to lead the line in this World Cup final rematch. Les Bleus are however expected to persist with the 3 at the back formula, with Dayot Upamecano getting another chance to impress after a poor debut against Sweden. Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to Covid.

Edit- 7pm UK time- actual lineups

France: Lloris, Lenglet, Hernandez, Upamecano, Mendy, Sissoko, Kante, Nzonzi, Griezmann, Martial, Ben Yedder

Croatia: Livakovic, Melnjak, Caleta-Car, Lovren, Uremovic, Vlasic, Brozovic, Kovacic, Perisic, Kramaric, Rebic

L’Equipe possible starting XI for France vs Croatia

Le Parisien predicted lineup France Croatia 2020

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This Dejan Lovren goal vs France was a very nice finish from the Croatian defender to put his side 1-0 ahead against Les Bleus. The Lovren goal v France came in the 16th minute and the finish (absolutely fantastic for a centre back) was one any striker would’ve been happy with.

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