France Faces Germany Without Key Strikers in Nations League
France's strikers, Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola, will miss the Nations League third-place match against Germany due to injuries. Dembele has a lesion, and Barcola suffers from a knee issue. The French Football Federation confirmed they won't be replaced, as Portugal and Spain battle in the final.

France's hopes in the Nations League third-place match against Germany have taken a hit, with key strikers Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola ruled out due to injuries. The French Football Federation confirmed their absence.
Dembele was substituted late in France's 5-4 loss to Spain on Thursday, and subsequent medical checks revealed a significant lesion. Meanwhile, Bradley Barcola continues to struggle with a knee ailment, further limiting options for the French front line.
Neither player will be replaced as France aims to secure a respectable position in the competition. Meanwhile, the spotlight turns to the final, where Portugal and Spain will clash for the Nations League title on Sunday.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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