EURO 2016 Qualification Match Predictions: Portugal vs France

Soccercorner.org - France will undergo one of the most important trials in their preparations to host Euro 2016. Didier Deschamps's side will play against hosts Portugal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Saturday (05/9) early morning.

French preparations to host Euro 2016 is somewhat unsatisfactory. Throughout 2015, Karim Benzema et al had served four test matches against Brazil, Denmark, Belgium and Albania.

Of all the test match, Les Bleus only able to win against Denmark. The rest ended in defeat. 1-3 defeat of Brazil, narrowly lost 3-4 over Belgium and most surprising when they lost 0-1 against Albania.

Against Portugal, Deschamps clearly did not want to come back to reap shame. Even the best squad he had prepared. In addition to Benzema who has rebounded, Deschamps also call a rising star who had just become the third most expensive player of Manchester United, Anthony Martial.

In addition, the names of the players called have not changed much. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will remain a mainstay in goal, then Raphael Varane into a solid fortress in the heart of defense, Paul Pogba to balance the team and banged Benzema became the mainstay of the opponent's defense. When stuck, still no name Antoine Griezmann are ready to be a threat to Portugal's defense.

What about the home team? Fernando Santos's foster children have a good capital ahead of this match. 1-0 victory over formidable European team, Italy some time ago would be a great motivation for Cristiano Ronaldo et al.

Of the composition of any team, Santos has the best squad. Although without William Carvalho are injured, while Tiago undergo suspension, and Fabio Coentrao are not called up for this match, Portugal still has the names of players who should be wary, such as Nani, Ricardo Quaresma, Danilo up.

Starting Line-Up predictions:

Portugal:

Patricio; Cedric, Pepe, Fonte, Eliseu; Silva, Veloso, Danilo; Nani, Ronaldo, Quaresma.

France:

Lloris; Sagna, Varane, Koscielny, Evra; Matuidi, Pogba, Schneiderlin; Griezmann, Benzema, Valbuena.