The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Thursday night, while France got the better of Austria 2-0 on the same day.
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Denmark will host France in a UEFA Nations League fixture at Parken on Sunday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Thursday night, while France got the better of Austria 2-0 on the same day. Denmark are currently occupying second position in League A Group 1 with nine points from five games, just one point behind leaders Croatia. France, meanwhile, are sitting at the third position, having collected five points from as many games.
𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 👊
🆚 Denmark 🇩🇰
🏆 Nations League
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A victory for Denmark against Croatia would have guaranteed them a place in the finals of the Nations League, but the Blazers were too good for Kasper Hjulman’s side on Thursday. Borna Sosa put Croatia ahead four minutes into the second half, before Denmark equalised through Christain Eriksen’s 77th-minute strike. But the home side restored the lead two minutes later and went on to secure all three points at Stadion Maksimir. The Danish Dynamite will need to upset the 2018 world champions on Sunday and hope Croatia falter against Austria in the other match of the group, to progress to the finals.
France, on the other hand, are out of the race for a spot in the finals, but Didier Deschamps’ side would be aiming to take three points and secure their place in the top tier of European football. The reigning Nations League champions France have been plagued by on and off-field issues. Les Bleus managed to register just one win from their five Nations League games this term and that lone victory came against Austria in their last outing. Deschamps’s side netted two times without reply through Kylian Mpabbe and Olivier Giroud to take all three points at Stade de France.
Read more: Austria vs Croatia: Nations League Live Stream, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups
Denmark have not reported any fresh injury concerns, therefore Hjulmand is unlikely to make too many alterations to the side that started against Croatia. Kasper Dolberg could lead the line with Eriksen and Mikkel Damsgaard in support. Frace, on the other hand, are marred by injuries. Jules Kounde and Mike Maignan came off injured against Austria, meanwhile talismanic striker Karim Benzema is also sidelined with an injury. Therefore, Giroud is expected to lead the line with Mbappe and Antoine Griezman in support.
Denmark probable starting lineup: Schmeichel, Andersen, Christensen, Kjaer, Kristensen, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Mauhle, Eriksen, Damsgaard, Dolberg
France probable starting lineup: Areola, Saliba, Varane, Badiashile, Clauss, Fofana, Tchouameni, Mendy, Griezmann, Mbappe, Giroud
The Nations League match between Denmark and France will take place at Parken on Monday at 12:15 am IST.
For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the UEFA Nations League is available on the Sony Ten network. You can also live stream through SonyLIV App/ website and Jio TV. Besides, the supporters in Denmark can watch the match between Denmark and France on TV 2 Denmark and TV 2 Play Denmark; and TF1 Live, Molotov, TF1 in France.
