France to Face Netherlands in Euro 2024 Group Stage Match

Deschamps Announces Starting XI Without Mbappé

France Team News

France boss Didier Deschamps has named his starting XI for the upcoming Euro 2024 group stage match against the Netherlands. The big news is the absence of star forward Kylian Mbappé, who is reportedly nursing a minor injury.

The French team will line up as follows:

• Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
• Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Jules Koundé, Raphaël Varane, Lucas Hernandez
• Midfielders: Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot
• Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman

Mbappé is expected to be fit for the knockout stages of the tournament, but his absence will be a blow to France's hopes of winning their third European Championship title.

Netherlands Team News

The Netherlands will be looking to avenge their defeat to France on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. The Dutch team has a strong squad, led by captain Virgil van Dijk and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal is expected to field a 5-3-2 formation, with Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo leading the line.

Match Preview

The match between France and the Netherlands is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM CEST on June 21st, 2024. The match will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Both teams will be looking to start their Euro 2024 campaign with a win. France will be the favorites, but the Netherlands will be no pushovers.