France head coach Didier Deschamps has given his full backing to Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or, ahead of his side's UEFA Nations League semifinal with a Spain side featuring another leading contender for the award, Lamine Yamal.

Didier Deschamps believes this week's Nations League matches should have no bearing on the Ballon d'Or, saying Ousmane Dembele has already done enough to win the award. Deschamps' France team will face Spain in the Nations League semi-finals on Thursday, with many onlookers believing the game could have Ballon d'Or ramifications.

STUTTGART, Germany - Didier Deschamps expects the Paris St Germain players to be ready after their Champions League success when France take on Spain in the Nations League semi-finals, with the manager also backing Ousmane Dembele for the Ballon d'Or.