Deschamps, a major absence from his list

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By: Manu Tournoux

Deschamps, a major absence from his list

This Thursday, early in the afternoon, Didier Deschamps revealed his list for the last two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Aurélien Tchouaméni does not appear in it.

The 25-year-old midfielder is injured in his left thigh.
“Following the examinations carried out today by the Real Madrid medical service on our player Aurélien Tchouameni, an injury to the semitendinosus muscle of the left leg was diagnosed. Its progress will be closely monitored”we can read in a press release published by Real Madrid.

The French coach chose to recall Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery and Manchester City striker Rayan Cherki. More surprisingly, N’Golo Kanté is also one of the 24 players called up.

Bleus, Deschamps’ list for the last rally of the year

Guardians: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba and Lucas Chevalier
Defenders:
William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Théo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto
Environments:
Eduardo Camavinga, N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Michael Olise, Warren Zaire-Emery
Attackers: Kylian Mbappé, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Christopher Nkunku, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Hugo Ekitike, Randal Kolo Muani

The Blues will host Ukraine on November 13 at the Parc des Princes. A match which should allow them to validate their ticket for
the 2026 World Cup. Three days later, they will travel to Azerbaijan, to Baku.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.