Belgium prepares for UEFA Nations League clash against France with lineup changes

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Belgium prepares for UEFA Nations League clash against France with lineup changes
Summary

Belgium will face France in the UEFA Nations League on Monday night. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders is ruled out due to a quadriceps injury, while Leandro Trossard is sidelined with a heel injury. Senne Lammens is expected to start in goal. Mika Godts, who has faced challenges since joining Paris Saint-Germain, is also anticipated to start, along with Lille OSC defender Nathan Ngoy. Other key players like Lois Openda and Romelu Lukaku may not start but could be available from the bench.

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  • •Belgium plays France in UEFA Nations League on Monday night.
  • •Mike Penders and Leandro Trossard are injured and unavailable.
  • •Senne Lammens is expected to start as goalkeeper.
  • •Mika Godts is set to start despite recent performance struggles.
  • •Nathan Ngoy could also be included in the starting lineup.
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  • 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium predicted XI v France: Mika Godts to start, Mike Penders out
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Belgium face France in the UEFA Nations League on Monday night, however, they will do so without Chelsea shotstopper Mike Penders and Besiktas’ Leandro Trossard. Penders has sustained a quadriceps i...

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