Maghnes Akliouche has not yet spoken with Didier Deschamps. Very successful with AS Monaco at the start of the season (double scorer against Brest this Friday), the Franco-Algerian is announced at the doors of the French team. Passing through the mixed zone after his good performance against the Breton club, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder nevertheless confided that he had not had contact with the Blues coach, who could see the player escape his control. “No, I did not speak with Didier Deschamps» assured the player yesterday in the mixed zone. “I don’t know if I’m far from the international level but I’m simply going to repeat my performances to continue this great dynamic.»
“I go where I’m told, I play my matches and I continue to work every day» he continues. Strong man of the French Olympic team of Thierry Henry (8 caps, 2 goals) and the Espoirs (10 caps, 3 goals), Maghnes Akliouche made all his classes in Blue among young people. His dual national status could nevertheless change the situation, if the latter were not to be called up with the A by Didier Deschamps. Like his friend in the Espoirs, Rayan Cherki, the AS Monaco player could also choose Algeria, which has been courting him for some time. To be continued.