Paraguay will look to make another big statement after beating Germany in the Round of 32, as they face France in the Round of 16 on Saturday.Paraguay enters this contest with growing confidence despite an inconsistent campaign. They began poorly with a 4-1 defeat to the United States but improved defensively in the following matches, earning a 1-0 victory over Turkey and a goalless draw against Australia.Their biggest achievement came in the Round of 32, where they held Germany to a 1-1 draw and then secured a dramatic 4-3 win on penalties to progress.Paraguay team newsThe South American side has received a major boost with the return of key midfielder Diego Gómez.The Brighton player is fully rested after serving a one-match suspension during the penalty shootout win over Germany. His return is expected to strengthen Paraguay’s midfield significantly.However, they continue to deal with defensive absences. Centre-back Omar Alderete remains unavailable due to a knee injury sustained in the final group match.As a result, José Canale is set to continue partnering with captain Gustavo Gómez in central defence as they attempt to contain France’s powerful attack.There are also some fitness concerns in Paraguay’s forward line. Julio Enciso and Gabriel Ávalos are both dealing with minor injuries after a demanding run of matches.Despite this, both players are expected to start and lead the attack, as Paraguay looks to pull off another upset in the knockout rounds. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Paraguay predicted lineupPossible Paraguay starting XI: Gill; Caceres, G. Gomez, Canale, Alonso; Galarza, Cubas, D. Gomez; Almiron, Avalos, EncisoWhen will the match kick off?The match will kick off at 10pm BST on Saturday, 4th July.How to watch Paraguay vs France?Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the Paraguay vs France match live and free of charge on BBC One.Read Also – The only players to score 5+ goals at two World Cup tournamentsSee More – The most expensive English transfers as Anderson joins Man CityFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube The post Paraguay vs France – Predicted lineup and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.