MARSEILLE, July 6:
Didier Deschamps’ talented France block the path of Germany’s spluttering juggernaut in Euro 2016 semi-final and the world champions have mounting personnel problems.
With an element of revenge in the air, France can expect near-fanatical support from home fans in Marseille as they seek a place in Sunday’s Paris final.
The hosts are buoyed by a 5-2 quarter-final thumping of plucky minnows Iceland when Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet all netted at the Stade de France.
Germany are also confident mood, despite missing key players with injury and suspension after their penalty shoot-out win over Italy in the last eight.
France are unbeaten in their last nine games, while Germany have not lost in their last six. (Agencies)
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