Didier Deschamps occupies the media field. Yesterday, the coach of the France team responded to the readers of Nice morning. The opportunity for him to talk about his future. The 98 world champion admitted that he would not be against taking charge of a club again one day. Later, he ranted about the 2023 Ballon d’Or at the microphone of bein Sports. For him, Kylian Mbappé (24 years old) would have deserved to win it. This Thursday, the former coach of Olympique de Marseille was expected by journalists in an exercise that he mastered to perfection.
Indeed, from the headquarters of the French Football Federation, DD unveiled the list of Blues selected to face Gibraltar on Saturday November 18 at 8:45 p.m. at the Allianz Riviera in Nice and to then challenge Greece on Tuesday November 21 at 8:45 p.m. the Opap Arena in Athens. Two matches counting for the Euro 2024 qualifiers, which will take place from June 14 to July 14 in Germany. Undefeated leaders of group B with 6 victories in 6 matches, the Tricolores want to continue their momentum. To achieve this, Deschamps selected 23 players this Thursday.
Great first for the Zaire-Emery nugget
Unsurprisingly, several executives are there, like captain Kylian Mbappé and vice-captain Antoine Griezmann, in great shape at the moment. Same thing for the three usual goalkeepers, namely Mike Maignan, Brice Samba and Alphonse Areola. In defense, Deschamps must do without Benjamin Pavard, victim of a dislocated left knee with Inter Milan. DD trusted Jonathan Clauss. On the other hand, Jules Koundé, William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano, injured during the last rally, are back. This is not the case for Axel Disasi.
Aurélien Tchouameni, strong but injured starter, is also missing. To compensate for his absence, Deschamps decided to select Warren Zaire-Emery for the first time. Promising in the PSG jersey, the 17-year-old midfielder, preferred to N’Golo Kanté, was the delight of Thierry Henry and the Bleuets, of which he is captain. He therefore continues his meteoric rise with a first call-up with the France A team. He is accompanied by Eduardo Camavinga, Adrien Rabiot, Youssouf Fofana and Boubacar Kamara. Up front, the Blues staff continues to trust Ousmane Dembélé and Randal Kolo Muani, who are having a very complicated start at PSG.
The list of the French team
Guardians : Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (RC Lens)
Defenders : Jonathan Clauss (OM), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Jean-Clair Todibo (Nice), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern) Munich)
Environments : Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco), Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
Attackers : Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
