Deschamps list: without Griezmann, surprises galore?

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 be present. 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.