🚨 Official: Deschamps names his squad, a new face and a surprise return | OneFootball

The French team's roster for the October matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland (2026 World Cup qualifiers) has just been revealed this Thursday afternoon by their coach, Didier Deschamps!

With Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, and Marcus Thuram injured, the coach once again places his trust in attackers Hugo Ekitike and Maghnes Akliouche, who are included in this list after their first call-up in September.

First selection for Jean-Philippe Mateta, the 28-year-old Crystal Palace striker, and a surprise return of Christopher Nkunku, who transferred from Chelsea to AC Milan this summer.

Suspended, Aurélien Tchouaméni is logically absent. Eduardo Camavinga, back from injury since mid-September, is called up!

Note the absences of Benjamin Pavard and Warren Zaïre-Emery.

The official list by Didier Deschamps

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Lucas Chevalier

Defenders: Jules Koundé, Malo Gusto, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernandez, Théo Hernandez, Lucas Digne

Midfielders: Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Eduardo Camavinga, Kephren Thuram

Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, Hugo Ekitike, Maghnes Akliouche, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Christopher Nkunku

Les Bleus will meet at Clairefontaine this Monday. They will face Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes on October 10, before heading to Iceland three days later, on the 13th.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

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