Euro 2024: Netherlands Vs France, Les Bleus Has A Good Trend Although Maybe Without Mbappe

France was seeded when they met the Netherlands (Instagram/@equipedefrance).

JAKARTA - The second match of Group D Euro 2024 will present a hot match between the Netherlands and France. In that match, Les Bleus was favored because he had a slick record against Oranje.

This Dutch vs France meeting will take place at the Red Bull Arena, Germany, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 02.00 WIB.

Despite having a superior record over the opposing team, Les Bleus' appearance in the inaugural match was less convincing.

Ahead of the opponents of the Netherlands, Didier Deschamps' team was actually in a bitless performance. Despite being able to win 1-0 over Austria in the first matchday, the goals created came from an opponent's suicide.

In addition, their main striker, Kylian Mbappe, suffered a nasal injury resulting in a possible absence or having to wear a head shield in the remainder of the tournament.

Mbappe was actually reportedly still participating in training with the team after being injured, but his status was still being evacuated. If the star was absent, Deschamp still had the choice to form a team against the Dutch.

The coach can use Ousmane Dembele's services. This Paris Saint-Germain player also has speed and can play on the left or right.

The second player is Randal Kolo Muani. Mbappe's teammate at Paris Saint-Germain last season also used to operate as a winger if Deschamp used a 4-3-2-1 formation.

In addition, there is also a young player, Bradley Barcola. This Paris Saint-Germain player only has two caps with Les Bleus, but has shown promising potential.

The replacement option that France can use should be able to make the Netherlands more vigilant in the match later. On the other hand, Oranje can face opponents on this second matchday more confidently.

The reason is, the Netherlands managed to win 2-1 over Poland. This result allowed them to lead the Group D standings with three points. Oranje actually had the same points as France, which is in the runner-up seat, but the Netherlands had superior goal productivity.

The Netherlands did appear dominant in the inaugural match with 65 percent possession and made 20 chances. However, the final settlement is still a major problem for Memphis Depay and his friends with just four shots on target.

This situation clearly had to be corrected by the Dutch during a French conference. Moreover, the opposing camp can use this meeting as a benchmark. You see, France has twice reached the World Cup final in the last two editions.