In a crucial World Cup qualification match, Didier Deschamps, the French coach, suggested that Raphaël Varane might not be able to play due to a knee problem. The composition of the two teams for the match is as follows:
Ukraine: Pyatov – Fedetsky, Khacheridi, Kucher, Shevchuk – Rotan (captain), Edmar – Yarmolenko, Gusev, Konoplyanka – Zozulya
France: Lloris – Debuchy, Koscielny, Abidal, Evra – Pogba, Matuidi – Ribéry, Nasri, Rémy – Giroud