France vs. Italy Probable Line-Ups for Nations League Clash

France

France will be without a number of key players for their Nations League clash with Italy, but they still have a strong squad to choose from. In goal, Hugo Lloris is expected to start, with Mike Maignan and Alphonse Areola as his backups. The defense is likely to be led by Raphael Varane and Presnel Kimpembe, with Lucas Hernandez and Theo Hernandez also in contention. In midfield, Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante are both doubts, but Adrien Rabiot and Corentin Tolisso are likely to start. Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe are certain starters in attack, with Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud also in the squad.

Probable line-up:

* Lloris * Hernandez, Varane, Kimpembe, T. Hernandez * Rabiot, Tolisso * Griezmann, Benzema, Mbappe

Italy

Italy will be looking to continue their good form in the Nations League when they face France. Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to start in goal, with Alex Meret and Salvatore Sirigu as his backups. The defense is likely to be led by Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, with Alessandro Bastoni and Emerson Palmieri also in contention. In midfield, Marco Verratti and Jorginho are both doubts, but Manuel Locatelli and Nicolo Barella are likely to start. Federico Chiesa and Lorenzo Insigne are certain starters in attack, with Domenico Berardi and Moise Kean also in the squad.

Probable line-up:

* Donnarumma * Bastoni, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson * Locatelli, Barella * Chiesa, Insigne, Berardi