Doué : Akliouche And Godts Start As Belgium And France Confirm Their Official Lineups

For this international fixture, the manager makes a major attacking shuffle. Initially expected to play centrally, Désiré Doué ultimately slots in on the right wing. The young PSG forward links up with Bradley Barcola on the opposite flank. Leading the line, Esteban Le Paul earns his very first start in the French shirt.

The midfield also delivers a standout promotion with Maghnes Akliouche making the starting lineup. Called up to cover for Warren Zaïre-Emery’s absence, the attacking midfielder steps up to start the match. He lines up alongside Eduardo Camavinga and Lucas Da Cunha. The latter picks up his first international cap according to information from the French Football Federation.

Across the pitch, the Red Devils are relying on the red-hot form of Mika Godts. The Belgian forward earns his second consecutive start on the left wing following a stellar outing during the 2-0 win over Italy. His long-range duel against the Parisian youngsters promises a demanding matchup on both technical and physical fronts.

Both national teams field competitive squads for this matchday 2 fixture in the UEFA Nations League, posted on the official UEFA portal. The Belgian lineup opens with Lammens in goal, Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, and Seyes in defense, De Bruyne, Lavia, and captain Tielemans across midfield, with Moreira, De Ketelaere, and Godts up front. Les Bleus line up with captain Maignan, a back four of Kalulu, Jacquet, Lacroix, and Diouf, a midfield trio of Camavinga, Da Cunha, and Akliouche, alongside Doue, Le Paul, and Barcola leading the line to challenge for top spot in the group.