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Spain vs France: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Lamine Yamal. Image Credits: @UEFAEURO/X

Spain takes on France as they look to add more silverware to their cabinet. Both teams have a few injury worries ahead of the game.

Both Spain and France have their share of injury concerns and player availability issues.

Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, will have his star midfielder, Rodri, sidelined as he builds up his fitness for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Barcelona’s Ferran Torres is also out due to appendicitis surgery. Gavi and Isco are expected to return to the squad, with Gavi battling Pedri, Martin Zubimendi, and Fabian Ruiz for a midfield spot.

France’s Didier Deschamps will be without defenders Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, and Jules Kounde due to injuries.

Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is also absent. Deschamps might offer rest to players who were involved in the Champions League final, which could impact his lineup.

Kylian Mbappe is expected to lead the attack, while Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele are also likely starters.

Predicted Lineups

Spain: Unai Simon; Oscar Mingueza, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams; Alvaro Morata.

France: Mike Maignan; Pierre Kalulu, Ibrahima Konate, Clement Lenglet, Theo Hernandez; Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue; Kylian Mbappe.