Overview
Germany has reason to be disappointed when they could not reach the finals of this year's Nations League. They were chosen as the host for the mini finals of the tournament.
In the semi-final against Portugal, Germany was the team that opened the scoring and controlled the ball better for most of the time. However, they let Portugal score 2 goals in 5 minutes and were behind. After that, they were completely helpless in finding an equalizer.
Compared to Germany, France's performance has many positive aspects. Against a high-performing Spain, Les Bleus were quickly pressured by their opponents and conceded 5 goals.
Despite being behind 1 5, France still did not give up and shortened the score to 4-5 at the end of the match. However, they ended up losing and missed the final.
Compared to EURO 2024, Germany is clearly showing signs of decline. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has not found anyone who can regulate and control the flow in midfield as well as Toni Kroos. Therefore, Germany's rapid transition situations have not been as effective as in the tournament a year ago.
Meanwhile, France shows signs of improvement compared to EURO 2024. Coach Didier Deschamps' team is gradually becoming more connected and many talents have appeared who can carry the attack in addition to Kylian Mbappe.
Kone Manu or Rayan Cherki are making a strong impression and the upcoming third-place match is a good opportunity for them to prove themselves.
Germany have won their last two meetings, but they have been friendly. However, France dominated the previous 6 unbeaten matches.
Personnel situation
German coach Nagelsmann cannot use injured players such as Yann Aurel Bisseck, Kai Havertz, Benjamin Henrichs, Tim Kleindienst, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger, Nico Schlotterbeck and Angelo Stiller.
On the other side of the front line, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Jules Kounde are not present in this training session.
Expected lineup:
Germany: Ter Stegen, Tah, Koch, Anton, Kimmich, Gross, Goretzka, Gosens, Gnabry, Wirtz, Undav.
France: Maignan, Pavard, Konate, L. Hernandez, Digne, Tchouameni, Kone, Dembele, Cherki, Barcola, Mbappe.
The match between Germany and France takes place at 20:00 on June 8 (Vietnam time).
