Predicted lineup for the Austria match.

France will face Austria in Group D of EURO 2024. Photo: Sporting News

After a disappointing result at EURO 2020 and some turmoil in the dressing room, the French national team has made a strong comeback. They are participating in EURO 2024 as world runners-up, having lost to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final. With a squad of stars at the peak of their careers, they are considered a strong contender for the title this year.

Before thinking about more ambitious goals, Didier Deschamps's team needs to secure all three points in their opening match. A win would boost their confidence as they aim for the championship.

On the other side of the pitch, the Austrian team is also in good form. Since October 2023, they have gone undefeated in 7 matches, with 6 wins. However, in every respect, Ralf Rangnick's team cannot compare to France. Perhaps a draw is the result they are aiming for.

In terms of personnel, the Austrian national team enters EURO 2024 without many key players. David Alaba, Sasa Kalajdzic, and Xaver Schlager are all absent due to injury.

The good news is that right-back Stefan Posch has returned from injury and is ready to start. Meanwhile, Gernot Trauner's absence from recent training was merely a precautionary measure.

For the French national team, Kingsley Coman may be fit to return. However, Aurelien Tchouameni is recovering from injury and Adrien Rabiot is likely to replace him.

In defense, William Saliba seems likely to be trusted by Deschamps instead of Ibrahima Konate.

Predicted lineup:

Austria : Pentz, Posch, Danso, Wober, Mwene, Siewald, Grillitsch, Laimer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Gregoritsch.

France : Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante, Rabiot, Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe, Thuram.

The match between Austria and France will take place at 2:00 AM on June 18th (Vietnam time), broadcast live on TV360, VTV.

Source: https://laodong.vn/bong-da-quoc-te/du-doan-doi-hinh-tran-ao-phap-vong-bang-euro-2024-1354072.ldo