This Wednesday, Didier Deschamps revealed the list of players summoned to compete in the Final Four of the League of Nations. While the first selection of Rayan Cherki makes a lot of noise, the Lyonnais is not the only one to make its first appearance in the list of Blues. Turinois Pierre Kalulu was also called for the first time by the tricolor coach this Wednesday.
In a context where the defensive sector of the French team is experiencing several absences, the latter decided to call on the 24 -year -old defender. He justifies this choice by the good performances and versatility of the native of Lyon under the colors of the old lady.
“Pierre Kalulu has a great season with Juventus. He had been very good with AC Milan. It has the ability to be able to be used in two positions. At Juventus, he plays more in a three -time defense. It can be right lateral too. It's been a while since we follow him. It is more or less linked to defensive absences, but it also remains in my mind to be able to move the lines, to have lessons for me, for the staff, compared to the future deadlines too“Explained Didier Deschamps at a press conference.
Ngolo Kanté absent from Didier Deschamps' list
In this list of 25 elements, a name is missing. That of Ngolo Kanté. In the absence of Eduardo Camavong, the 2022 world champion was expected to return to the French team during this rally.
To justify this choice, Didier Deschamps indicates that he prefers to give playing time to “New generation” Without permanently dismissing Ngolo Kanté. The Saudi Pro League champion player with Al-Iihad this season is still likely to be selected for the next deadlines. He who aims to participate in a last World Cup with the French team in 2026, before retiring.
