Watch the match between France and the Netherlands in the European Championship

Here are the key points regarding the French national team's preparations and challenges ahead of their Euro 2024 match against the Netherlands:

1. Kylian Mbappe:Mbappe sustained a broken nose during the 1-0 victory over Austria in their opening group stage match. While he participated in training today, his status for the crucial match against the Netherlands remains uncertain. He hinted at the importance of taking risks to achieve success in a cryptic social media post.

2. Defensive Issues: France faces defensive setbacks with key defenders William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano missing today's training due to muscle pains. Their availability for the Netherlands match is yet to be determined, potentially affecting France's defensive setup.

3. Olivier Giroud: Giroud has recovered from a minor injury and participated in training sessions, increasing the likelihood of his involvement against the Netherlands.

4. Team Performance: Despite the challenges, France secured a tough victory over Austria, benefiting from Mbappe's assist that resulted in an own goal, which boosts their confidence despite current absences.

5. Group Dynamics: In Group D, the upcoming match between France and the Netherlands is pivotal, with both teams aiming to secure early qualification to the next round. Netherlands started their campaign with a 2-1 win against Poland, showing strong motivation going into the match against France.

6. Expectations: Both teams are eager to secure wins in their upcoming matches to improve their standings in the group and enhance their chances of advancing to the knockout stages of Euro 2024.

Expected Lineups:

- France (Expected):

  - Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan

  - Defenders: Jules Kounde, William Saliba or Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez

  - Defensive Midfielders: N'Golo Kante, Adrien Rabiot

  - Attacking Midfielders: Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Marcus Thuram

  - Forward: Olivier Giroud

- Netherlands (Expected):

  - Goalkeeper: Maarten Stekelenburg

  - Defenders: Denzel Dumfries, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake

  - Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Georginio Wijnaldum, Davy Klaassen, Cody Gakpo

  - Forward: Memphis Depay

These lineups will be crucial as both teams seek victory to strengthen their positions in Group D and advance in Euro 2024.