The French team faces Croatia in Split in the quarter -final first leg of the League of Nations. The first part of this double confrontation is of capital importance for the Blues who must take the ascendant this evening against a team they know perfectly. Opposite, the Croats are lacking in confidence, they have not tasted victory for three games. This meeting is to be followed live commented on the foot transfer site.
Didier Deschamps opted without surprise for a 4-3-3. Maignan with the goal, Koundé and worthy on the sides of the defense, Saliba and Konaté form the hinge. An environment where we find Tchouameni, Rabiot and Guendouzi. Finally for the attack, Dembélé will occupy the axis, Mbappé and Kolo Muani will be on the wings. On the Croatia side, Zlatko Dalic aligns a 4-2-3-1. It will be necessary in particular to be wary of Kovacic and Modric in the middle but also of the very in shape Budimir at the forefront of the attack.
The compositions
Croatia: Livakovic – Stanisic, Sutalo, Caleta -Car, Gvardiol – Modric ©, Kovacic – Kramaric, Baturina, Perisic – Budimir
France: Maignan – Koundé, Saliba, Konaté, Digne – Guendouzi, Tchouameni, Rabiot – Kolo Muani, Dembélé, Mbappé ©