Euro Champ Qualifying
Jun 19, 2023 7.45pm
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How France could line up against Greece

How France could line up against Greece

France boss Didier Deschamps is sweating over the fitness of Mike Maignan ahead of Monday's Euro 2024 qualifying Group B clash with Greece at the Stade de France.

The AC Milan number one was forced to end training early on Thursday due to a calf injury and subsequently sat out Friday's 3-0 triumph over Gibraltar.

Brice Samba made his debut in place of the stricken Maignan, and it is still unclear if the latter will be passed fit for Monday, so the Lens man may be in line for his second cap in quick succession.

The same can be said for Wesley Fofana in the heart of defence, as the Chelsea man seeks to keep Dayot Upamecano at bay for another start alongside Ibrahima Konate.

Theo Hernandez's spot at left-back is under no real threat given Ferland Mendy's withdrawal, but Jules Kounde could freshen up the right-hand side in place of Benjamin Pavard.

Eduardo Camavinga was lauded for his performance against Gibraltar, and the Real Madrid man will likely continue in the midfield trident with Aurelien Tchouameni and Antoine Griezmann as a result.

Fresh from scoring a record-extending 54th France goal for the men's team, Olivier Giroud ought to hold his place up front in between Kingsley Coman and Kylian Mbappe, whose penalty against Gibraltar made it 21 goals from his last 21 international appearances.

France possible starting lineup: Samba; Kounde, W. Fofana, Konate, T. Hernandez; Griezmann, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Coman, Giroud, Mbappe

POLL
Who will win Monday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between France and Greece?
France 76%
Draw 11%
Greece 13%
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