Move over the boring International friendlies of September which brought the league across Europe to a halt. A new phenomenon starts today called the UEFA Nations League - a brand new venture by Europe’s governing body to get more people following international matches. There is also the added motivation of direct qualification for 2020 European Championship (UEFA Euro 2020) that makes the games quite competitive. First up in action are the new World Champions France and the 2014 winners Germany who will be looking to get back their lost pride. Get ready for Germany vs France in the opening match of the inaugural edition of UEFA Nations League. Get all the pertinent details regarding the football clash such as match timings in IST, which TV channels to tune in to for live telecast of Germany vs France and of course, check for free live streaming online availability.

France will have to do without skipper Hugo Lloris who misses out with a thigh injury. His deputy keeper Steve Mandanda is also out for four weeks, and these two remain the only absentee from the squad that won the FIFA World Cup 2018 title in Russia. The Les Bleus have a very stable squad with some of the best players playing in the top leagues. One man who will love to don the blue jersey of France will be Paul Pogba who has had a poor start to the season with Manchester United. Speaking to writers, the Frenchmen said he is not sure where his future lies and hinted at the growing tension between him and coach Jose Mourinho.

Joachim Loew has the huge task of rebuilding his squad from the one that finished an inglorious bottom in Russia 2018. Some of the core members of the team Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos and Matts Hummels are all back with the team. Loew has entrusted these players and refrained from making changes left and right. Mesut Ozil who gave up playing for the national team post World Cup with the racism fiasco will be a major missing for Germany. Ozil, who was one of the most important weapons in Joachim Loew’s armoury leaves a huge void in the team. Leroy Sane is in the squad after missing the World Cup, and all eyes will be on him after failing to win minutes with Manchester City at the start of the season.

Germany are having to do the rebuilding process hence France start favourites for the game. But with the galaxy of stars on display from Germany on the pitch, it might go down to the wire. Expect a single goal to separate the two top teams of world football.

When Is Germany vs France, UEFA Nations League Scheduled to Take Place i.e. Date and Time?

The first match of UEFA Nations League between Germany and France will be taking place on September 7, Friday at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The match will begin at 12.15am IST (7:45pm BST / 2:45pm ET, Thursday, September 6).

Which TV Channels in India is Doing Live Telecast of Germany vs France, UEFA Nations League Match?

You can catch the Germany vs France match of UEFA Nations League tournament on Sony Ten 2. They are doing the live broadcast of the much-anticipated clash.

Is Germany vs France, UEFA Nations League Match Free Live Streaming Online Available?

Yes, the live streaming of Germany vs France of UEFA Nations League is available online. It is done by Sony Liv app, as well as Jio TV and Airtel TV.

Germany Squad - Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen; Defenders: Jerome Boateng, Matthias Ginter, Mats Hummels, Thilo Kehrer, Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Nico Schulz, Niklas Sule, Jonathan Tah; Midfielders: Ilkay Gundogan, Leon Goretzka, Toni Kroos, Leroy Sane, Marco Reus, Julian Brandt, Julian Draxler, Kai Havertz; Forwards: Thomas Muller, Nils Petersen, Timo Werner.

France Squad - Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Benoit Costil, Benjamin Lecomte; Defenders: Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Benjamin Mendy, Benjamin Pavard, Adil Rami, Djibril Sibide, Samuel Umtiti, Raphael Varane; Midfielders: N'Golo Kante, Blaise Matuidi, Steven N'Zonzi, Paul Pogba, Corentin Tolisso; Forwards: Ousmane Dembele, Nabil Fekir, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Thomas Lemar, Kylian Mbappe, Florent Thauvin.

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