Continuation of the League of Nations from October 10 for the France team, including the delicate confrontation against Israel. For this gathering, Didier Deschamps will have to make some changes to his list on Thursday October 3.
After the shock of the announcement of the retirement ofAntoine Griezmannthe French team will have to do without its legendary number 7. While he was announced on the list, his departure will automatically open the door to a new player. This gathering with two matches on the program, Israel on October 10 in a heated context and Belgium on October 14, is already decisive after the defeat against Italy on the first day.
So which players for this gathering? Kylian Mbappéinitially announced forfeit for 3 weeks, but present in the Champions League with Real, should not be present for this list. Christopher Nkunku could make his return to the Blues, 15 months after his last selection and his multiple injuries. If Michael Olise should be called up again, Kingsley Coman could also make his return to the France team squad. The Monegasque Maghnes Akliouche (22 years old) and Florian Thauvin (33 years old), no longer summoned with the selection since 2019, were preselected and could create a big surprise. In the midfield, Adrien Rabiot who found a club with Olympique de Marseille, should make his return to the selection. We will monitor the presence or absence of Benjamin Pavarddismissed during the last gathering.
Here is the last list from Didier Deschamps during last September’s rally, including the last from Antoine Griezmann.
- Guardians: Mike MaignanBrice Samba and Alphonse Areola
- Defenders: William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté, Dayot UpamecanoJules Koundé, Théo Hernandez, Ferland Mendy, Ferland Mendy, Wesley Fofana.
- Midfield: Youssouf Fofana, N’Golo Kanté, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaire-Emery, Manu Koné.
- Forwards: Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Antoine Griezmann.
Latest updates
1:38 p.m. – Announcement in a few minutes
Didier Deschamps will reveal its players for the next two games in around twenty minutes. We will know if Kylian Mbappé will be absent from this gathering and who will be able to take Antoine Griezmann’s place.
13:20 – Mbappé finally absent?
Kylian Mbappé, captain of the France team, may not appear on Didier Deschamps’ list according to various press reports. The Real player, despite his appearance against Lille yesterday in the Champions League, would not be 100% to be in the group. This information should nevertheless be taken with caution.
1:00 p.m. – Mendy duel – Digne on the left
Behind Théo Hernandez, Ferland Mendy and Lucas Digne should compete for the last place on the left side. After his excellent match against Bayern with his Aston Villa team, Lucas Digne could leave with a slight advantage especially since Ferland Mendy was taken off at half-time against Lille.
12:30 – Michaël Olise, Griezmann’s replacement already found
The Bayern player, vice Olympic champion this summer during the Paris Olympics, will again be in Didier Deschamps’ list and could gain momentum in the coming weeks and months with the Blues. Very well integrated into Bayern, the Frenchman receives a lot of praise and is the most natural replacement for Antoine Griezmann.
12:00 – Camavinga yes, Rabiot no?
Eduardo Camavinga, back with Real, even if he is one of those responsible for the defeat against Lille in the Champions League, should be in the group called by Didier Deschamps for the next two matches. On the other hand, according to several sources such as L’Equipe and RMC, Adrien Rabiot could still wait to find the French team jersey.
11:20 – Nkunku finally back
Marked by injuries in recent years, Christopher Nkunku should make his comeback for the Blues during this gathering. Spared by injuries, he is once again an important element at Chelsea and is also decisive in front of goal. With the loss of Griezmann, Nkunku’s profile is interesting.
10:40 – Malo Gusto called?
The former Lyon player, now at Chelsea, could take the place of Jonathan Clauss, not really flamboyant since his departure for Nice.
10:14 – Fofana in place of Baldé
Back from injury, Wesley Fofana should make his return to the group after his withdrawal during the last rally for the benefit of Loic Baldé.
09:20 – Mbappé present?
Having entered the game only a few days after his muscle injury, Kylian Mbappé remains uncertain for this gathering of the France team. Real Madrid might not take kindly to the call-up of its player and the sequence of matches.
09:09 – Griezmann at the heart of this press conference?
Unsurprisingly, Antoine Griezmann should be at the heart of this Didier Deschamps press conference. Despite the press release, this will be the first time on camera that the coach will speak.