Deschamps calls up Rabiot for France’s upcoming matches | OneFootball

Olympique de Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot, placed on the transfer list after a conflict with a teammate, has been called up to the French national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. The announcement was made this Wednesday by coach Didier Deschamps.

Rabiot (30 years old, 53 caps for the national team, 6 goals), sidelined from Marseille’s main squad and seeking a new club, is among the 23 players called up to face Ukraine on September 5 in Wrocław (Poland), and Iceland on September 9 at the Parc des Princes.

Maghnes Akliouche: first opportunity

Another midfielder, but with a more attacking profile, Maghnes Akliouche (23 years old), the new gem of Monaco, has been called up for the first time.

Return of key players

The list is marked by the return of three of the four defenders who had been cut from the squad for the Nations League Final Four in June: Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, and Jules Koundé.

Notable absences: Pavard and Camavinga

On the other hand, 2018 World Cup champion Benjamin Pavard was not called up this time. Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who is recovering from injury, will also be absent. His teammate Kylian Mbappé, however, is on the list.

Full list of 23 call-ups

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Lucas Chevalier, and Brice Samba

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

Midfielders: Désiré Doué, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Khephren Thuram, and Maghnes Akliouche

Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram, and Rayan Cherki.

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