FRANCE need a result against hosts Japan to stand any chance of making it through to the Olympic football knockout stages. Andre-Pierre Gignac’s hat-trick inspired them to a crazy 4-3 victory over South Africa last time out, but the French have been far from their best in the opening two games. Japan meanwhile are yet […]
FRANCE need a result against hosts Japan to stand any chance of making it through to the Olympic football knockout stages.
Andre-Pierre Gignac’s hat-trick inspired them to a crazy 4-3 victory over South Africa last time out, but the French have been far from their best in the opening two games.
Japan meanwhile are yet to put a foot wrong and know a point will secure them top spot in Group A.
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Veteran forward Gignac has proved an inspired pick for France and the tournament’s leading scorer will surely lead the line again.
There are no new injury concerns in either camp and the French are expected to start with a similar XI to the one which dramatically beat South Africa.
Koji Miyoshi was replaced by Yuki Soma against Mexico and looks unlikely to return after the hosts victory.
*All odds from Betfair and correct at time of publication.
