Deschamps made an unexpected decision, this former OM player ended up in tears!

Monday 11th November 2024 02:02 AM

Benjamin Labrousse
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Despite a double course in Spanish/Communication, I decided to take control of my dreams by heading into journalism. With a master's degree in sports journalism, I cover sports and football news with as much admiration for transfer periods, when a club must make crucial choices for next season.

Last September, the newspaper l'Equipe revealed that Florian Thauvin, formerly of OM and now well established in Serie A with Udinese, had been pre-selected by Didier Deschamps for the international gathering. This Sunday, the now 31-year-old winger revealed that this news brought tears to his eyes.

Next week, the French team will be back for a third international break in three months. The Blues will come up against Israel (next Thursday) and facing Italy (Sunday) as part of the League of Nations. Last month, the training of Didier Deschamps had two successes against the Belgium (1-2) and facing Israel (1-4). Two meetings in which the former loon Florian Thauvin could have taken part.

Florian Thauvin pre-selected by Didier Deschamps

Author of a very good start to the season with Udinesethe now 31-year-old winger had been pre-selected by Didier Deschamps for this international break, he who has not had a selection with the Blues since June 2019 and a victory (0-4) against Andorra in the Euro 2021 Qualifiers. After a stint of two seasons at Mexico on the side of Tigers, Florian Thauvin returned to Europe with Udinesewith whom the former of loon stands out as one of the key elements.

“It was chills, tears in my eyes”

This Sunday, Florian Thauvin returned to his pre-selection in French team near Téléfoot. The former international with 10 caps said he was very touched: “My pre-call-up for the French team? It was chills, tears in my eyes. Really touched. I have suffered these last few years, I really have suffered. It was very difficult. At one point, I almost hit rock bottom. Being preselected for the French team is proof that we are back in the game. What can you wish for me? Today, my dream is to wear the French team jersey”.