These two teams experienced very contrasting summers this year, with France bringing the World Cup home from Russia and the Netherlands players being mere spectators. Netherlands and Italy famously missed out on qualification for the World Cup, meaning they spent most of their summer on holiday this year.
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Now they are back in competitive action as they face the World Cup winners in the UEFA Nations League. France already kicked off their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Germany last night but it will be the first match in the new competition for Netherlands.
Netherlands team news
Wesley Sneijder called time on his international career this week with the 2-1 win over Peru being his last match in the famous orange shirt. Virgil Van Dijk will be hoping he can lead a new generation of players back to the height of world football.
Former Manchester United player Memphis Depay was in fine form against Peru, grabbing a brace and he will be instrumental as Netherlands look to fill the gap left by the legendary Sneijder. With a young player of the name of Kluivert in the squad, plus the outstanding displays of 19-year old de Ligt, the future is looking promising for Netherlands. Van Dijk and Wijnaldum will be hoping they can continue their club form, where they have helped Liverpool to win their first four matches. Promes could come into the team to replace Sneijder but the rest of the team should be similar to the one that lined up against Peru.
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France team news
France lined up against Germany with a similar team to the one that lifted the World Cup, with the biggest difference being that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris not playing due to a thigh injury. His replacement Alphonse Areola turned out to be the star of the show, keeping Germany at bay with a string of fine saves. The PSG goalkeeper is likely to keep his place in the team against the Netherlands. Paul Pogba will be looking to put in a good performance after coming under scrutiny for his performances at Manchester United, with Mourinho seemingly not too happy with him.
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When is France vs Netherlands?
9 September at Stade De France
19:45 KO
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