Matchday 3 · Friday 2 October, 19:45

France vs Italy: lineups

France 1 · 6 points

19:45 Fri 2 Oct

Italy 3 · 3 points

Predicted lineups France vs Italy

France 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted lineup follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side France fielded on 28 September against Belgium.

16 Maignan

13 Diouf

17 Lacroix

22 Jacquet

2 Kalulu

21 da Cunha

6 Camavinga

18 Akliouche

12 Barcola

19 Lepaul

20 Doué

Last lineup for France: Maignan, Diouf, Lacroix, Jacquet, Kalulu, da Cunha, Camavinga, Akliouche, Barcola, Lepaul, Doué

Italy 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted lineup follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Italy fielded on 28 September against Türkiye.

1 Donnarumma

3 Ruggeri

21 Bastoni

19 Scalvini

2 Kayode

6 Fagioli

8 Tonali

16 Frattesi

23 Esposito

7 Esposito

10 Raspadori

Last lineup for Italy: Donnarumma, Ruggeri, Bastoni, Scalvini, Kayode, Fagioli, Tonali, Frattesi, Esposito, Esposito, Raspadori

Injuries and suspensions

France

Kylian Mbappé Injury Unavailable

Italy

All players available.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists for their club this season.

France

Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid 8 goals 2 assists
Michael Olise Bayern Munich 6 goals 2 assists
Rayan Cherki Manchester City 3 goals 2 assists
Ousmane Dembélé PSG 2 goals 3 assists
Esteban Lepaul Rennes 3 goals 0 assists

Italy

Davide Frattesi Lazio 3 goals 0 assists
Daniel Maldini Cagliari 3 goals 0 assists
Francesco Esposito Inter Milan 2 goals 1 assists
Gianluca Scamacca Atalanta 2 goals 0 assists
Nicolò Barella Inter Milan 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

France

Player	Starts	Min.	Form
Mike Maignan	5/5	450	solid
Michael Olise	4/5	343	strong
Ousmane Dembélé	3/5	336	strong
Maxence Lacroix	3/4	330	strong
Kylian Mbappé	4/4	316	excellent
Dayotchanculle Upamecano	3/4	315	solid
Adrien Rabiot	4/4	315	mixed
Désiré Doué	3/5	276	solid

Italy

Player	Starts	Min.	Form
Gianluigi Donnarumma	5/5	490	excellent
Francesco Esposito	4/5	352	strong
Sandro Tonali	3/3	300	solid
Gianluca Mancini	2/2	210	mixed
Riccardo Calafiori	2/2	210	solid
Fabio Chiarodia	2/2	190	strong
Cher Ndour	2/2	190	solid
Niccolò Pisilli	2/2	190	solid

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for France vs Italy be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Friday 2 October at 19:45.

Who is unavailable for France against Italy?

France are without Kylian Mbappé (injury).

What formation do France play?

France have used a 4-3-3 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Italy play?

Italy have used a 4-3-3 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.