8:00 p.m. – Deschamps reassures
While Didier Deschamps and the game advocated by the French team have been criticized in recent days, the coach reassured his detractors at a press conference before the last match of the calendar year: “Yes. I have my energy, I do everything to ensure that the French team maintains itself. Criticism has always been part of my life like compliments. It will not influence what I have to do, what I think I will do for the French team. progresses.”
19:57 – An absent star, the composition of the Squadra Azzurra
Unbeaten so far, Italy will lose top spot in their Nations League group if they lose by more than two goals. For this shock, Luciano Spalletti will not be able to count on Gianluigi Donnarumma, victim of an intestinal infection. Here are the eleven of the Blue Team: Vicario (G) – Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni – Cambiaso, Frattesi, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco – Barella – Retegui.
19:55 – In white for the last
For the last match of 2024, the players of the France team will play in white. On the Italian side, the Nazionale will wear the traditional blue tunic.
19:52 – A 4-3-3 and many changes, the eleven tricolors
Compared to the players who faced Israel last Thursday (0-0), Didier Deschamps made seven changes to his eleven. Manu Koné, Mattéo Guendouzi and Adrien Rabiot are notably holders: Maignan (G) – Koundé, Konaté, Saliba, Digne – Koné, Rabiot, Guendouzi – Kolo Muani, Thuram, Nkunku.
19:50 – First place as goal
This Sunday evening, the Blues can still finish at the top of their Nations League group. To do this, Mike Maignan and his partners must win by at least two goals. Undefeated, the Squadra Azzurra have a three-point lead and a goal difference of +7 (the Blues are at +4).
19:45 – H – 1 !
Good evening everyone! Welcome to the live Italy – France, clash of the League of Nations. Kick-off in an hour.
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