Should France be worried after just avoiding Nations League relegation?

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Should France be worried after just avoiding Nations League relegation?

France avoided relegation from the Nations League. Brazil is now the favorite to win the 2022 World Cup.  France won the competition three years ago, but they were in danger of relegation.

France avoided relegation from the Nations League. France will play at the World Cup in under two months' time.

France were in the Nations League and won just one game. They were beaten on three occasions, but managed to avoid relegation. France's recent form going into the World Cup was disappointing. France were hoping to become the first back-to-back winners of the prestigious honor since Brazil in 1962.

Deschamps has used the full extent of the French squad this year due to injuries. Alphonse Areola started in goal against Denmark due of a thigh injury to Huge Lloris. It is unlikely that a defensive line made up of William Saliba, Davide Upamecano and Benoit Badiashile will be starting in France's first World Cup fixture in November.

France have just two months to prepare for the World Cup. Paul Pogba is out for five months, and ten players were absent from the previous squad. Karim Benzema is injured and there is no clear timeline on his return. N'Golo Kante is one of the few players that can play a key role for France. France have been without several key players in recent Nations League fixtures.

France avoided relegation from the Nations League. Deschamps said that the team's poor performances were down to lack of confidence. The competition takes place in the middle of the domestic season. Brazil and Argentina are the other European nations expected to perform well.


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