EdF: Didier Deschamps made a strong choice in attack for his list

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

EdF: Didier Deschamps refrains from talking about his successor

In a few hours, Didier Deschamps will reveal his list for the 2026 World Cup at 8 p.m. on TF1. The Blues coach still had some doubts in certain positions for his group of 26 players. Two positions still seemed uncertain: that of third goalkeeper and that of the last striker.

According to information from the French press, for the third goalkeeper, Didier Deschamps finally gave his preference to Robin Risser. The RC Lens goalkeeper was obviously preferred to Alphonse Aréola. Up front, according to information from L’Équipe, DD gave his preference to Jean-Philippe Mateta, back with Crystal Palace. The 28-year-old Frenchman should therefore be called up ahead of Randal Kolo Muani, who is therefore paying for his not very prolific season with Tottenham.

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Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.