France Vs. Belgium, Male Chicken In Pressure

The French team is under pressure to seek victory (photo: eufa.com)

JAKARTA - Two old rivals will meet again on Monday night 9 Sepetmber as France host Belgium in this season's second UEFA Nations League match. France suffered defeat to Italy in the first match, while Belgium won before traveling to Lyon.

France started the match against Italy quickly, scoring in just 13 seconds thanks to Bradley Barcola, but ended up losing 3-1 after Italy got up and scored two extra goals in the second half.

This defeat is the first for France to face Italy at home in 70 years. After a disappointing performance at Euro 2024, coach Didier Deschamps came under pressure to win against Belgium in order to keep hopes of qualifying for the next round.

Meanwhile, Belgium started the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Israel in neutral places for security reasons.

Kevin De Bruyne took the lead by scoring two goals, and even though Lois Openda missed the penalty, Belgium still managed to get full points. Domenico coach Tedesco hopes his team can continue to appear consistent after being knocked out of Euro 2024 by France two months ago.

France is expected to make some changes after the defeat to Italy. The fast-goaling Bradley Barcola is likely to be maintained, while Michael Olise will compete with Ousmane Dembele for the wing position. Jules Kunde and Dayot Upamecano may be promoted to the starting XI after France conceded three goals in the previous match.

On the Belgian side, Thibaut Courtois is absent due to a dispute with the coach, while Romelu Lukaku will also not play due to rest. Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will again be the mainstays of the Belgian attack line, with Lois Openda as the main striker. Some young players like Maxim De Cuyper and Julien Duranville may get another chance to perform.

France (4-2-3-1):Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Konate, T. Hernandez; Kante, Zare-Emery; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Mbappe

Belgium (4-2-3-1):Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Bakayoko, De Bruyne, Doku; Opend