The list of 23 Blues for Israel and Belgium

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By: Manu Tournoux

The list of 23 Blues for Israel and Belgium

Didier Deschamps unveiled on Thursday the list of 23 players selected with the France team to face Israel and Belgium in the Nations League.

Didier Deschamps announced the list of twenty-three French players selected for the October gathering and for the two Nations League matches that the Blues will play respectively against Israel and Belgium, on October 10 and 14. Victorious over the Belgians at home last September (2-0), the Tricolores then fell heavily in Italy (1-3). Second in group 2 behind Nationalthey will have to collect as many points as possible against the Israelis and Belgians.

Now deprived of Antoine Griezmann having announced his international retirement this Monday, Didier Deschamps made a strong choice concerning Kylian Mbappé. Affected by a hamstring for a week, the French striker was left to rest by the coach who did not call him for this gathering.

The list of 23 Blues

  • Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Mike Maignan, Brice Samba.
  • Defenders: Jonathan Clauss, Lucas Digne, Wesley Fofana, Théo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano.
  • Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Mattéo Guendouzi, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery.
  • Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, Christopher Nkunku, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram.

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Manu Tournoux

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, Manu's 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. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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