LIVE. France – Israel: a tense football match and a surprise line-up for the occasion

The French team receives the Israeli team ;euml;l this Thursday evening (8:45 p.m.) at the Stade de France as part of the Nations League. A match that will be played in a very specific context.

France 0: 0

Israel Live

13:00 – Deschamps' expectations around Kanté

""NG" is captain, yes. He has a background. N'Golo, he's not someone who's going to speak out a lot. But ça has always been a leader, a driving force. He has recognition from the group. He's been a leader for years. But knowing him, çthat's not going to change his way of being" launched&eac; Didier Deschamps at a press conference.

12:30 – Deschamps: "A difficult match"

On the sporting front, Didier Deschamps expects a difficult match against Israel even though Les Bleus are the clear favourites. “She has scored in her four Nations League matches, I expect a difficult match. She is getting players back. There have been different systems but they have always known how to have chances and score. They will give their all tomorrow.

12:00 – Financial damage for the FFF

With only 15,000 spectators and significantly increased resources to prevent risks, organizing the match will be expensive. the French Football Federation with almost 3.5 million euros spent.

11:30 – A change in preparation for Israel without Mbappé ?

Asked about Mbappe's absence, the Israel coach analyzed the situation in front of the press. “I will answer you in two ways. Because we are in a very difficult group, we are already trying to focus on ourselves. But we would be out of context if we did not focus on our opponents. When Mbappe is not playing, there is (Michael) Olise. And when Olise is not playing, there is (Bradley) Barcola. France has a huge number of players of international stature. We are preparing to face those who will be there, with the best possible tactics”

11:00 – The Palestinian Federation is opposed to the holding of the match

"Our official position is that as long as Israel continues to violate international law and systematically target Palestinian sports facilities and athletes, sports bodies around the world, including UEFA and FIFA, must adopt a position that reflects their values ​​of respect, justice and equality, the Palestinian Federation tells us. We believe that these values ​​are incompatible with Israel's participation in international sporting events, especially in a country like France, which claims to promote human rights and justice”

10:30 – Kanté captain

With Kylian Mbappé absent, former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kant' will have the honour of wearing the captain's armband for the France-Israel match. “I have my personality, I've been here for a while, I just want to pull the group up, correct what can be corrected, be a relay for the coach on the pitch, and use everyone's strengths, because some are more comfortable speaking. But with age, status, and the young people who are there, it is easier to communicate and get messages across. And the armband encourages me a little more to do it,” explained the player.

10:00 – A lot of tension around the match

Several security measures have been put in place around the Stade de France before the meeting between France and Israel in the Nations League. Here are three radical measures detailed in our paper below.

09:23 – Surprise line-up ?

For this match against Israel, Didier Deschamps must once again do without Kylian Mbappé, who has stayed in Madrid for the second meeting in a row. Randal Kolo Muani, the Blues' top scorer in 2024, should be lined up at the forefront of the attack with Olise and Barcola à his sides. In the middle, PSG midfielder Zayre-Emery could accompany Kant and Camavinga. The probable starting eleven for the French team: Maignan – Kound, Konat, Upamecano, T. Hernandez – Zayre-Emery, Kant, Camavinga – Olise, Kolo Muani, Barcola.

< h3 class="app_edito_title_2" > 09:20 – Les Bleus qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals yes..

The Blues can officially secure their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Nations League this Thursday evening. To get there, they just need to not lose this Thursday at the Stade de France. Even a defeat would not prevent France from qualifying, but on one condition.