Today, October 10, Israel and France go head-to-head in a crucial UEFA Nations League match at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, Hungary. This match is part of League A Group 2, and it promises to be an exciting encounter despite the challenges both teams are facing.
Israel, who have lost both their opening matches against Belgium and Italy, are in a tough spot. They need points to avoid relegation to League B. However, they have been dealt a blow with injuries to key players like Eli Dasa, Dor Turgeman, and Manor Solomon. Manager Ran Ben Shimon will have to rely on players like Yoav Gerafi in goal, Ilay Feingold and Doron Leidner as full-backs, and Raz Shlomo and Idan Nachmias in defense. In attack, Liel Abada, Oscar Gloukh, and Dor Peretz will be crucial, with Tai Baribo leading the line.
On the other hand, France, despite their strong squad, are also facing some challenges. They will be without Kylian Mbappe, who has been given time off to recover, and Antoine Griezmann, who has retired from international football. Dayot Upamecano is also out due to a thigh injury. Didier Deschamps‘ team will likely line up in a 4-3-3 formation with Mike Maignan in goal, Jules Kounde and Theo Hernandez as full-backs, and William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate in defense. Aurelien Tchouameni will captain the team and play as a defensive midfielder, supported by Warren Zaire-Emery and Eduardo Camavinga. Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola will provide width, while Marcus Thuram is expected to spearhead the attack.
The match is expected to be a one-sided affair, with France favored to win. They have a stronger squad and have shown resilience in their previous matches, bouncing back from a 3-1 loss to Italy with a 2-0 win over Belgium. Israel, however, will be looking to create an upset and secure their first points in the competition.
The game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET/ 11:45 AM PT and will be available to stream through various platforms, including Fubo, DirecTV Stream, TUDN, and ViX in the United States.
