Nations League 2024-2025: Germany-France, the likely lineups

Appointment at 3 p.m. at the Neckarstadion in Stuttgart for the Nations League third-place final. Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany will take on Didier Deschamps’ France.

Germany, which was defeated by Portugal in the semifinals, is expected to show up with a 4-2-3-1. Kimmich, Tah, Koch and Mittelstadt defending Ter Stegen, with Nmecha and Gross filtering in. Offensive terminal Fullkrug will be supported by the trident Sanè, Undav, Wirtz.

Great desire for revenge in France, torpedoed by Spain in the semifinals after a pyrotechnic 5-4. Between the posts will be Samba, defended by Gusto, Pavard and brothers Lucas and Theo Hernandez. Rabiot and Konè will act in front of the defense to screen opposing offensives, while Olise, Cherki and Douè will have the task of supplying Mbappé.

Probable lineups
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GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Kimmich, Tah, Koch, Mittelstadt; Nmecha, Gross; Sanè, Undav, Wirtz; Fullkrug. All. Nagelsmann
FRANCE (4-2-3-1): Samba; Gusto, Pavard, L.Hernandez, T.Hernandez; Konè, Rabiot; Olise, Cherki, Douè; Mbappé. All. Deschamps