Omar Alderete News: Starting vs. France

Alderete (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Round of 16 clash against France.

The Sunderland center-back didn't play against Germany in the Round of 32, but he's been deemed fit enough to face France's formidable attack led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Even if Alderete isn't 100 percent healthy, his presence should boost the defensive line as Paraguay will face this game with a 5-4-1 tactical approach.