The Group D consists defending champions France, European black horse Denmark,Australia and Tunisia. It is seems like France and Denmark will reach round
GROUP D TEAMS
France
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France qualified as UEFA Group D winners with a unbeaten run in qualifiers.still they only got draw from Ukraine and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
France have an amazing squad depth despite injuries of Pogba, Kante and Nkunku etc.they have experienced player like Benzema, Mbappe and talents like Camaving, Tchouemani and William Saliba.
France playing with 3-4-1-2 with high pressing and attacking football under Didier Deschamps. But they may be change the tactics due the injury of Pogba and Kante.
France have the highest chance win the group d. Still the big question at this World Cup is whether France will overcome the reigning champions’ curse.
Coach: Didier Deschamps
Captian: Hugo Lloris
Key Players: Karim Benzema,Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezman, Ousman Dembele, Raphel Varane.
FIFA Rankings: 4
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: UEFA Group D winners
Previous Best Performances : Winners (1998, 2018)
Predicted Lineups: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Kimpembe; Pavard, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Theo Hernandez; Griezmann; Mbappe, Benzema. (3-4-1-2)
Denmark
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Denmark qualified as UEFA Group F winners in qualifiers.they won 9 games from Group F of Uefa but lost to 1 game against Scotland.
The biggest strength of the Denmark team is the collective perfomance of the team.the Denmark have squad depth and The fans hope that the performance of the last Euro will be carried over to the World Cup.
The team rely on two attackers with Cristian Eriksen behind, high pressing defensive , a compact midfield and quick transitional play.After France, Denmark is the most likely to reach the round of 16 from Group D.
Coach: Kasper Hjulmand
Captian: Simon Kjรฆr
Key Players: Christian Eriksen,Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg,Simon Kjaer,Joakim Maehle,Yussuf Poulsen.
FIFA Rankings: 10
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: UEFA Group F winners
Previous Best Performances : Quarter-finals (1998)
Predicted Lineups: Schmeichel; Christensen, Kjaer, Andersen; Skov Olsen, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Maehle; Eriksen; Braithwaite, Poulsen. (3-4-1-2)
Australia
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Australia qualified as AFC v CONMEBOL play-off winners. They defeated Peru in the penalty shootout for the scoreline 5-4.
Australia playing physical game with low poession and high pressing under Graham Arnold.the Aussies rely on Ajdin Hrustic in attacking position who playing in one of Europe’s Big Five leagues with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Australia have less chance to reach round of 16 from group D.Therefore, fans hope that Australia will be able to perform well without pressure.
Coach: Graham Arnold
Captian: Mathew Ryan
Key Players: Martin Boyle,Ajdin Hrustic,Awer Mabil,Mat Ryan,Aaron Mooy.
FIFA Rankings: 38
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: AFC v CONMEBOL play-off winners.
Previous Best Performances : Round of 16 (2006)
Predicted Lineups: Ryan; Behich, Souttar, Rowles, Karacic; Mooy; Irvine, Hrustic, Mabil, Boyle; Duke. (4-1-4-1)
Tunisia
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Tunisia qualified as CAF Third Round winners.Tunisia qualified for the World Cup after defeating Mali (1-0 on aggregate) in the Third Round of the CAF qualifiers.
Tunisia will rely on deep, absorb pressure, give little away and attempt to eke out every available minor advantage possible.the biggest strength of Tunisia is defence.they didn’t concede a goal for last seven games.
Tunisia have less chance to reach round of 16 from group D.also they never reached round of 16 in a world cup in history.
Coach: Jalel Kadri
Captian: Youssef Msakni
Key Players: Youssef Msakni,Wahbi Khazri,Aissa Laidouni,Hannibal Mejbri
FIFA Rankings: 30
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: CAF Third Round winners
Previous Best Performances : Group stage (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018)
Predicted Lineups: Dahmen; Drager, Talbi, Ifa, Maaloul; Laidouni, Skhiri, Sassi; Khazri, Jaziri, Msakni (4-3-3)