While Didier Deschamps must announce his list this Thursday for the two matches against the Netherlands and Scotland, Mathys Tel continues to panic the counters with Bayern Munich.
Three weeks after the defeat conceded by his troops in Germany (2-0), the time for recovery is already about to come for Didier Deschamps. The French coach is in fact expected in front of the press this Thursday for the announcement of the list for the Blues’ next two matches, against the Netherlands as part of the qualifiers for Euro 2024 on October 13 and against Scotland , in a friendly, on October 17.
Despite the setback from Bremen, the list of the double world champion should be close to that announced in September. The native of Bayonne could nevertheless be tempted to make some changes which could benefit Moussa Diaby, to his advantage since the start of the season with Aston Villa, N’Golo Kanté, who is returning to matches with Al-Ittihad, or Jonathan Clauss , particularly prominent despite the difficulties of Olympique de Marseille.
Second most prolific French scorer
But Didier Deschamps could create a much more spectacular surprise. Author of a thunderous start to the season despite limited playing time, Mathys Tel is indeed knocking on the door of the French team. Author of the winning goal on Tuesday in Copenhagen a few minutes after coming into play, the Bayern Munich striker displays astonishing statistics. Despite only 293 minutes of play, the former Rennais has in fact totaled 6 goals and an assist.
Decisive every 41 minutes, the native of Sarcelles is even the second most prolific French scorer among the five major championships, only ahead of the inevitable Kylian Mbappé, already author of 8 goals. On the other hand, he is ahead of all the other French attackers and no longer hides his ambitions. “The French team is in my head because it is my nation and my country. I would like to spend a few minutes there but you have to be patient, it’s important. I have to grow up and when I am called, I will be happy”, he said after his goal scored against Manchester United. And for Dayot Upamecano, Mathys Tel might not have long to wait. “Many say it’s the future, but for me it’s the present”he confided.
