France vs Italy Prediction & Betting Tips (6 September)

A little over a month after its big disappointment at the Euro in Germany, France finds its way back to Clairefontaine and the Parc des Princes to begin this 4th chapter of the uefa Nations League. It is always good to remember that with Portugal and Spain, France won this competition during the 2nd edition, in Italy with in particular a fantastic duo, Mbappé and Benzema against Spain. The same Roja who deprived the Blues of a European Championship final this summer, losing 2-1 in the semi-final. Didier Deschamps hasn't hung up, it's a new year starting for the two-time world champions, it remains to be seen how it will start against a rival this evening at the Parc.

If France perhaps disappointed with its result at the Euro, what about Italy which practically no longer exists in major competitions. Already, the 2006 world champion did not participate in the last editions of the World Cup and even if she made up for it by winning Euro 2021 thanks to an iron defense, the Squadra Azzurra clearly did not have the level during the European Championship this summer by being knocked out by Switzerland in the 1/8th final 2-0 but above all having won only one small match in the tournament, against Albania 2-1 and not very far from an exit in the group stage against Croatia but an anthology equalizing goal from Zaccagni in the 98th minute allowed them to avoid the disaster scenario. Italian fans are clearly wondering how to exist with such poor quality paper unlike other European or even world nations. 

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It's official, Olivier Giroud, top scorer in the history of the selection with 57 goals in 137 caps, has retired internationally by signing for MLS with his ex-teammate in Blue, Hugo Lloris. A page therefore turns for the Blues who see as a bonus Pogba caught in doping stories, Kingsley Coman, in a slump concerning his future was not called by Deschamps while Pavard paid the price for the selection of Wesley Fofana in the central hinge. Note the absence of Eduardo Camavinga, injured with Real Madrid and the very notable absence of Adrien Rabiot, still without a club after his free departure from Juventus. For the rest, it's classic... Whatever! Michael Olise, already expected for the Euro, will have finally waited a few more weeks to attract to the castle with the A. Ditto for Manu Koné, who could have signed with AS Roma at the end of the transfer window.

In what state will the captains like Kylian Mbappé be who is not having his best start to the season with Real Madrid and above all how will Deschamps develop the captain of the Blues, in 9 when it does not work at all in the capital Spanish? In addition, a certain Bradley Barcola, his former partner at PSG, is starting to take up space in this left lane while on the right, the fight will be fierce between Kolo Muani and Dembele (PSG). Vice-captain Antoine Griezmann (Atlético) is present at the helm as is Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) and another PSG resident, Warren Zaire Emery. Behind, Jules Koundé (FC Barcelona) is probably part of the top 3 in the world currently at the right-back position while Saliba (Arsenal), Upamecano (Bayern) and Konaté (Liverpool) will fight for a starting spot. On the bars, Maignan (Milan AC) is indeed number one while on the left, Théo Hernandez (Milan AC) is still popular at the expense of Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid). Huge blow for Italy which sees its striker Scamacca (Atalanta) OUT at club but replaced whether in selection or at club by Retegui. Recently signed by Liverpool, Chiesa is clearly the player to watch in this selection. To be continued.