This Sunday at 3 PM in Stuttgart, Germany will face France in the third-place playoff of the UEFA Nations League. The German team, despite being favorites, suffered a setback in the semifinals against Portugal, losing 1-2. Meanwhile, France had a dramatic match against Spain, where they fought hard but ultimately lost 5-4 after being behind for much of the game.
Although Germany enjoys the home advantage, France boasts an array of talented players, including Rayan Cherki, who impressed with his performance against Spain.
For this match, German coach Julian Nagelsmann will field a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Ter Stegen as goalkeeper, with Kimmich, Tah, Koch, and Raum in defense. Gross and Goretzka will play in front of the defense, while Woltemade, Wirtz, and Adeyemi will support Füllkrug at the forefront. On the French side, coach Didier Deschamps similarly opts for a 4-2-3-1, making some adjustments due to injuries affecting key players Dembélé, Barcola, and Lenglet. Goalkeeper Maignan will remain, and new starts include Gusto, Badé, L.Hernandez, and Digne in defense. Tchouaméni replaces Koné in midfield alongside Rabiot, while Kolo Muani and Thuram take the wings, leaving Mbappé as the striker alongside the talented Cherki in the attacking midfield role.
Fans can look forward to an exciting contest, with both teams eager to conclude the tournament on a high note. The match promises to showcase emerging talents and established stars alike, making it a must-watch event.