Both nations want to start the competition on the right foot.
State of form
Author of a formidable qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup, Germany has completely missed his competition in Russia this summer. Indeed, the National Mannschaft took the door in the group stage, finishing last in the standings. Dominated by Mexico in the first day (1-0), Toni Kroos’ partners then overturned Sweden in pain (2-1), before collapsing against South Korea (0-2).
On the contrary, France made a near-perfect run during the world (6 wins – 1 draw), winning by the way the 2nd title in the history of the tricolor selection after that of 1998. 1ers of their group in front of Denmark, Antoine Griezmann’s teammates then beat Argentina (4-3), Uruguay (2-0), Belgium (1-0) and Croatia in the final (4-2).
Headcount for Germany vs France
Few changes in Joachim Löw’s group since the disillusionment suffered in Russia. Note the non-selections of Ozil (retirement, Arsenal), Khedira (Juventus) and Rudy (Schalke 04), and defender Plattenhardt (Hertha Berlin), as well as the first steps of Kehrer (PSG), Schulz (Hoffeneheim) and Havertz (Leverkusen) in the national team. Not selected for the World Cup, the winger Sané (Man City) is back, as the scorer Petersen (Freiburg) or stopper Tah (Leverkusen). The rest of the group are led by leaders Neuer, Hummels, Boateng, Kimmich, Müller (Bayern Munich), Kroos (Real Madrid), Draxler (PSG), Gündogan (Man City), Reus (Dortmund) and Werner (Leipzig).
For his part, Didier Deschamps simply decided to recall his 23 world champions. Injured, goalkeepers No. 1 Lloris (Tottenham) and No. 2 Mandanda (OM) however left their places in Costil (Bordeaux) and Lecomte (Montpellier) for this rally. All other executives of the selection are present as Varane (Real Madrid), Umtiti (Barcelona), Pogba (Man Utd), Kante (Chelsea), Matuidi (Juventus), Griezmann (Atl Madrid), Mbappé (PSG) or Giroud ( Chelsea). Deciding to retire internationally, defender Rami (OM) is in the group.
On a small cloud since its 2nd star won in Russia, France seems able to win a team in Germany coming out of a catastrophic competition. Victory of France
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