Germany faces France without Dembélé and Barcola
No Dembélé and Barcola for France in third-place match
Say goodbye to Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola in France's encounter with Germany in the Nations League third-place playoff. Both stars are out due to injuries sustained during the semifinal against Spain.
Dembélé's departure is due to a muscle injury in his left thigh, confirmed after the match and expected to keep him out for two to three weeks[1][2][3]. Barcola, who came on as a substitute in the 64th minute, is doubtful due to a developing knee issue, also sustained during the game[1][2].
With their focus now on recovering at Paris Saint-Germain, the return of both players for the Club World Cup remains uncertain[1][3]. Now, France must regroup and adapt without these key players as they aim to secure third place.
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For France, the third-place match is quickly approaching (Sunday, 15:00 CET, airing on RTL and DAZN), and they will need to find a way to compensate for the absence of Dembélé and Barcola, who have both clocked 49 and 58 games for PSG this season[1].
Undav, in search of recovery, looks towards advice from former Dortmund player Joshua Kimmich, as he attempts to revive VfB Stuttgart's fortunes following a challenging period. Meanwhile, France prepares for the third-place match in the Nations League, grappling with the absence of Dembélé and Barcola, both Champions League veterans from European leagues who have accumulated significant playing time for Paris Saint-Germain this season.
