🚨 Official: Deschamps names his squad, four big returns | OneFootball

To conclude this phase of World Cup qualifications, the French team faces Ukraine and Azerbaijan. A victory on Thursday, November 13, against Serhiy Rebrov's men would mean qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Didier Deschamps has just unveiled his list for these two crucial matches, as he deals with significant absences such as Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and more recently Aurélien Tchouaméni.

Four players are making their big return to the French squad: Randal Kolo Muani, who was left out of the last two gatherings, returns after getting playing time at Tottenham. The same goes for Rayan Cherki, who benefits from his great form at the club after a thigh injury, and Warren Zaïre-Emery, who recently took advantage of absences at PSG to shine. Finally, N'Golo Kanté compensates for the absences of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot.

Ekitike and Akliouche continue, as do Jean-Philippe Mateta and Christopher Nkunku, who is regaining form in Lombardy. Bradley Barcola is present, despite muscle fatigue he himself acknowledged.

Florian Thauvin, a surprise in the last list, is left out.

The official list of 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, Ngolo Kanté, Eduardo Camavinga, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Michael Olise

Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Hugo Ekitike, Maghnes Akliouche, Christopher Nkunku, Randal Kolo Muani, Rayan Cherki

This is the group with which the Blues will need to secure their ticket for the North American World Cup, against Ukraine (Thursday, November 13) and Azerbaijan (Sunday, November 16).

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