Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st round grp. I.
Missing Players
France
Spain
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Rio Mavuba | Out | |
Younes Kaboul | Out | |
Romain Alessandrini | Out | |
Mathieu Debuchy | Out | |
Adil Rami | Out |
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Jordi Alba | Out | |
Iker Casillas | Out | |
David Silva | Out |
Team News
France
Spain
- Didier Deschamps is unlikely to make too many changes to the side, with Raphael Varane likely to get another chance to play and face some familiar foes come Tuesday.
- Some more experienced faces may return however, with Evra and Cabaye potentially replacing Clichy and Pogba respectively.
- The likes of Valbuena and Giroud will hope to keep their places, though France are unlikely to play two men up front so Benzema may be asked to drop deeper should the Arsenal man start again.
- David Silva picked up his second booking of the group stages late on against Finland and is suspended for the trip to France, with Pedro likely to be his replacement.
- Xabi Alonso and Xavi both missed the game on Friday with fitness concerns but are likely to return to action for this important clash.
- Jordi Alba, however, picked up a hamstring strain last time out and will miss out, meaning Nacho Monreal will start at left-back for the visitors.
red card = unfair = bad charakter age doesnt matter
remember pogba is only 20
Spain team is a dream team, thanks for a beautiful game, it's fantastic game. Espania Espania Espania,
Great Monreal, good Spanish team... But the party is not over in the group.
lol Pogba was playing excellent then he gets sent off :/
Pogba is an incredible player but his attitude may prevent him from becoming one of the best.
thats the barca players for you. What a pussy Xavi is.
Monsieur Pogba 8-)
@Xsim, I think Evra and Jallet are very attack minded full backs who could leave Pedro and Iniesta exposed. They will probably have to be more defensive but I can't see France having more than 30% of possession so they will have to be a little more counter orientated out wide.
I think France would play for not losing a match and this will cause to lose
Spain FTW
@JJChelseaFan - I agree, having on both wings, Ribéry and Valbuena should have a number of crosses coming in. These are simple tactics of football which disrupts the defense alignment. Having Pique and Ramos does not make things easier for France. I believe most of the battle will be fought on the wings if France manages to obtain the ball more than 45% of its possession. Any thoughts on the French defense?
The biggest opportunities France will probably have are counter attacks down the wings. Spain are going to dominate possession but France can launch counters out wide and they are dangerous in the air in the box with Olivier Giroud. They will just have to watch that their strikers aren't caught offside, as both Benzema and Giroud are prone to this at their clubs.
France wins 1-0 or 2-1, with Benzema coming off the bench sometime in the second half to win the game. However, whenever Xavi and Inestia plays, Spain (and Barcelona) rarely loose - So I would rank this game as the most exciting up until now -
under 2.5
Sorry VARANE instead of SAKHO
French team will be this one : ------------ LLORIS ------------- JALLET - KOSCIELNY - SAKHO - EVRA ----CABAYE -- POGBA --MATUIDI---- ------VALBUENA -----RIBERY------- ------------BENEMA--------------- A draw is a value bet i think
Spain Wins 3-1
total > 3
1-0 to France.
If Giroud is on the lineup France might as well not show up. Probably he won't. Anyways I want France to win.
Why Bezema?
There won't be two strikers in the French team... It is too risky against Spain. Giroud will probably be replaced by Gonalons or Sissoko.
draw
France or draw.
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