There may be a new new one in the French team for the first two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, against Ukraine on Friday, September 5, during a delocalized match in Poland, and against Iceland on Tuesday 9 at the Parc des Princes (which will be the Home Stadium of the Blues during the qualifications). Didier Deschamps will unveil his new group on Wednesday August 27 (at 2 p.m.) and an attacker will be dismissed. Randal Kolo Muani did not start his season.
Back from a rather conclusive loan to Juventus, the former Nantes is still in the room to wait from PSG side. An agreement would have been reached for his return to the Old Ladies, as part of a loan of 10 million euros with an obligation to purchase 45 million, but the departure of the Bondy native of Red and Black is still not finalized. The Bianconeri launched their season on Sunday against Parma, three days before the “La Dèche” list.
To accompany Captain Kylian Mbappé, an Ousmane Dembélé now capable of evolving in false 9 and a Marcus Thuram often used left winger in selection, the 2018 world champions coach and unhappy finalists of 2022 could offer a first invitation to Hugo Ekitike, 23, international hope of 2012 to this year.
Deschamps in a hurry for Ekitike?
Ekitike is obviously one of the summer tubes. Especially in England. Sparkling with the Eintracht Frankfurt (22 goals, 13 assists)-and even if it is often easier to stack the achievements in the Bundesliga-, the former prodigy of the Stade de Reims and ex-Flop du PSG was recruited at gold prices by Liverpool. 80 million euros plus 15 as a bonus! He imposed himself from the start in the formation of Arne Slot, by opening the scoring during the first two games of the Champion of England, against Crystal Palace at the Community Shield (2-2, defeat at penalties) and Bournemouth at the opening of the Premier League (4-2).
From the top of its 1.91 m, Hugo Ekitike could offer a new high quality profile to the offensive sector of the France team. Despite its slender size, the Champenois participated in the game with Vista and Intelligence. His model? Karim Benzema! Deschamps may not be too long before promoting Hugo Ekitike. His father is Cameroonian and the Indomitable Lions Federation has already approached the player. The latter is only seen in the Blues. For now…
