Israel's entry into the top tier of the Nations League is already a massive achievement for the national team. However, against Belgium (1:3) and Italy (1:2), they failed to mount a challenge, and the star-studded French side, even without Kylian Mbappé, should be able to quickly impose themselves on the scoreboard.
Since March this year, Israel have suffered four defeats in five matches, conceding 12 goals in that period. In September, the team recorded an xGA of 3.13 against Belgium while managing only two shots on target. The coaching staff likely pin their hopes on the Manor Solomon-Oscar Gloukh partnership, but both midfielders need a strong finisher. The 20-year-old Anan Halali from Belgium's Union is yet to score in the current campaign.
The start of the Nations League was rough for France, even though Bradley Barcola scored against Italy in the first minute (1:3). In that match, Didier Deschamps was outmanoeuvred tactically by Luciano Spalletti, as Italy created more opportunities (0.79 xG vs 2.12 xG), and the French defence failed to respond adequately. Without Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé, France need to identify a new leader — and this opportunity could motivate a number of players.
On neutral ground in Budapest, Israel will struggle to compete with France. The World Cup runners-up should manage the game comfortably and create a significant margin of victory.
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Ran Ben Shimon
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Omri Glaser
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gk. | 14 | -22 |
Yoav Gerafi
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gk. | 3 | -7 |
Sharif Kaiuf
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
Raz Shlomo
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df. | 13 | 1 |
Doron Leidner
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df. | 8 | 0 |
Denny Gropper
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df. | 5 | 0 |
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Idan Nachmias
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df. | 4 | 0 |
Matan Baltaxa
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df. | 1 | 0 |
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Ilay Feingold
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Dor Peretz
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mf. | 43 | 6 |
Mohammed Abu Fani
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mf. | 24 | 1 |
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Gavriel Gilad Kanichowsky
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mf. | 15 | 1 |
Ramzi Safuri
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mf. | 15 | 0 |
Oscar Gloukh
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mf. | 14 | 3 |
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Mahmoud Jaber
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mf. | 6 | 0 |
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Dan Biton
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mf. | 3 | 0 |
Omri Gandelman
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Eliel Peretz
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mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Ethane Azoulay
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
Tai Baribo
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fw. | 15 | 3 |
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Dolev Haziza
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fw. | 14 | 0 |
Liel Abada
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fw. | 12 | 1 |
Anan Khalaili
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fw. | 6 | 0 |
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Didier Deschamps
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Mike Maignan
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gk. | 23 | -13 |
Alphonse Areola
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gk. | 5 | -3 |
Brice Samba
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gk. | 3 | -4 |
Lucas Digne
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df. | 47 | 0 |
Jules Kounde
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df. | 35 | 0 |
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Theo Hernandez
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df. | 33 | 2 |
William Saliba
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df. | 22 | 0 |
Ibrahima Konaté
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df. | 17 | 0 |
Jonathan Clauss
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df. | 14 | 2 |
Wesley Fofana
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df. | 1 | 0 |
Loïc Badé
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df. | 0 | 0 |
Aurelien Tchouameni
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mf. | 35 | 3 |
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Youssouf Fofana
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mf. | 23 | 3 |
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Eduardo Camavinga
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mf. | 20 | 1 |
Matteo Guendouzi
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mf. | 7 | 1 |
Warren Zaïre-Emery
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mf. | 4 | 1 |
Kouadio Koné
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Ousmane Dembélé
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fw. | 50 | 6 |
Marcus Thuram
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fw. | 26 | 2 |
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Randal Kolo
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fw. | 22 | 5 |
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Christopher Nkunku
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fw. | 9 | 0 |
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Bradley Laurent Barcola
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fw. | 6 | 1 |
Michael Akpovie Olise
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fw. | 2 | 0 |
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