France predicted lineup vs Republic of Ireland

France will seek a second straight victory when they travel to face the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Didier Deschamps’ side thumped the Netherlands 4-0 last time out and will fancy themselves to pick up a similar victory in this one.

Here’s how the boss could set up.

GK: Mike Maignan – A clean sheet against the Dutch was the perfect start to the Maignan era.

RB: Benjamin Pavard – Having sat out the first game of the break, Pavard will be keen to see some minutes here.

CB: Ibrahima Konate – Don’t expect Konate to finish this game, with Axel Disasi and Jean-Clair Todibo waiting in the wings.

CB: Dayot Upamecano – Deschamps may view this game as another chance to rebuild the relationship Konate and Upamecano had during their Leipzig days.

LB: Theo Hernandez – The only natural left-back in the squad, Theo looks to be in for another 90-minute haul.

DM: Aurelien Tchouameni – The anchor in France’s midfield, Tchouameni should have no issue playing more minutes here.

DM: Eduardo Camavinga – The perpetual substitute should get a chance to start here and prove himself.

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RM: Kingsley Coman – Moussa Diaby is determined to take this spot away from Coman but he may have to wait a little longer.

AM: Antoine Griezmann – Griezmann is so crucial to this side and will be tasked with inspiring an early lead, which would allow him to take a rest late on.

LM: Kylian Mbappe – Le capitaine.

ST: Randal Kolo Muani – Olivier Giroud’s time as a starter looks to be fading due to the emergence of Kolo Muani as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers.