The France U21 football team takes on Italy tonight in a friendly match at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Cannes. Kick-off at 8:50 PM.
Here is a very appealing match-up for the Bleuets, who face Italy tonight in a friendly intended to prepare for the resumption of the qualifying matches for Euro 2013 next June.
This is a match to be closely watched since both teams are currently undefeated in their respective groups. Moreover, they each have 5 victories in as many matches… In other words, a perfect record that promises an excellent clash between the two neighbors.
Mombaerts calls on the U19s
Even in terms of statistics, it’s hard to tilt the balance towards one of the two teams. In 16 encounters, France has won six times against the Italians but has also been defeated six times. The other four matches ended in a draw.
Coach Eric Mombaerts, who has to deal with numerous injuries, had to call up four players from the U19 squad, the European champions in 2010: Lyon’s Clément Grenier and Gueida Fofana, as well as defenders Willy Boly (Auxerre) and Faouzi Ghoulam (St-Etienne). They will bolster an already well-stocked group built around the young stars Varane (Real Madrid) and Cabella (Montpellier).
