Thu Oct 10 20:41:47 UTC 2024: ## France Faces Israel in UEFA Nations League with Mbappe Out

**Budapest, Hungary -** France will be looking to bounce back from their opening loss in the UEFA Nations League when they face Israel on Friday, October 11th, at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest. The match kicks off at 12:15 AM IST.

The French will be without star forward Kylian Mbappe, who is sidelined with a muscle injury picked up last month. This has led to criticism from some fans who feel Mbappe is prioritizing his club Real Madrid over the national team.

France currently sits in last place in Group B after losing their opening match to Italy, who currently occupy top spot. Israel, meanwhile, are yet to win a match in the tournament. They lost their opening game to Belgium 3-1 and then narrowly fell to Italy 2-1 despite a late goal by Mohammad Abu Fani.

The match will be televised on the Sony Sports Network in India and can be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website.

**Predicted lineups:**

**Israel:** Gerafi (GK), Shlomo, Nachmias, Eli Dasa, Jehezkel, Lavi, Peretz, Gropper, Solomon, Gloukh, Khalaily

**France:** Maignan (GK), Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez, Kante, Kone, Zaire-Emery, Dembele, Thuram, Olise

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