France v Turkey: Mbappe return could boost Les Bleus in Nations League finale

France will look to secure their place in the next stage of the Nations League when they host Turkey at Bordeaux’s stade Atlantique on Sunday, 15 November.

The match is the sixth and final fixture in Group A1. While France can confirm their progression in front of their home supporters, Turkey face a decisive contest as they try to remain in the top tier of the competition.

Here are the projected line-ups for the Nations League meeting.

France

France manager Zinedine Zidane has several selection problems to contend with before the final group game.

Dayot Upamecano has been ruled out after the match against Italy on Thursday, joining a lengthy injury list that also includes Ousmane Dembele, William Saliba, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jules Kounde and Pierre Kalulu.

Desire Doue remains doubtful after suffering a dental problem against Italy. Marcus Thuram is also uncertain, while the France staff will hope Kylian Mbappe is available after he was rested for the trip to Milan.

Probable France XI

Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan

Defenders: Sael Kumbedi, Ibrahima Konate, Jeremy Jacquet, Andy Diouf

Midfielders: Warren Zaire-Emery, Eduardo Camavinga, Adrien Rabiot

Forwards: Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola

Turkey

Turkey have fewer injury concerns ahead of the final match of the group phase, although they will be without Ozan Kabak.

The defender is suspended after accumulating yellow cards and will miss the meeting with France.

Turkey’s squad includes Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler, Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and forward Enes Unal. They will aim to produce a result strong enough to keep their place among the competition’s top-ranked teams.

Probable Turkey XI

Goalkeeper: Ugurcan Cakır

Defenders: Zeki Celik, Merih Demiral, Abdulkerim Bardakcı, Ferdi Kadıoglu

Midfielders: Arda Guler, Salih Ozcan, Hakan Calhanoglu

Forwards: Yunus Akgun, Enes Unal, Barıs Alper Yılmaz

France and Turkey will meet in the sixth round of the Nations League on Sunday, with the hosts seeking to complete the group stage by confirming their progress and the visitors fighting to preserve their status in the elite division.