Will France settle for a 20-man squad at the U20 World Cup? | OneFootball

A reduced squad list for France at the U20 World Cup

Quentin Ndjantou/@PSG

France may have to settle for a squad of just 20 players at the U20 World Cup, with the final stage set to take place in Chile starting September 27.

Placed in Group E, Les Bleuets will take on the United States, New Caledonia, and South Africa.

Blocked by his club Paris Saint-Germain, striker Quentin Ndjantou will not be able to compete in the tournament, even though his name was included in the final list submitted by the French Football Federation (FFF).

Barring a dramatic turn of events, head coach Bernard Diomède will have to rely on just 20 players for the U20 World Cup.

France's squad for the U20 World Cup

Defenders: Steven Baseya (2005, FC Alverca), Anthony Bermont (2005, RC Lens), Gady Beyuku (2005, FC Modena), Justin Bourgault (2005, Stade Brestois), Noham Kamara (2007, Paris Saint-Germain), Bradel Kiwa (2006, AS Monaco), Elyaz Zidane (2005, Real Betis)

Midfielders: Mayssam Benama (2005, AS Monaco), Andréa Leborgne (2006, Como 1907), Rabby Nzingoula (2005, RC Strasbourg), Fodé Sylla (2005, RC Lens), Ilane Touré (2006, AS Monaco)

Forwards: Darryl Bakola (2007, Olympique de Marseille), Gabin Bernardeau (2006, OGC Nice), Lucas Michal (2005, AS Monaco), Tadjidine Mmadi (2007, Olympique de Marseille), Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha (2007, Paris Saint-Germain), Djylian N’Guessan (2008, AS Saint-Étienne).