Pavard replaces Fofana, another Blue close to a package

Things are moving in the ranks of the France team. On this Monday, November 11, the day of gathering in Clairefontaine, a first package was recorded: that of Wesley Fofana. As indicated by the Federation, the Chelsea defender “feels recurring pain in his left knee, which requires treatment following the Chelsea-Arsenal match on Sunday in the English Premier League.” Thus, Didier Deschamps, “after speaking with the player on Monday morning, as well as with the Blues doctor, Franck Le Gall, recorded Wesley Fofana's withdrawal.” The 23-year-old is replaced by Benjamin Pavard. The Inter Milan defender, no longer called up since Euro 2024, will arrive in the Yvelines in the evening, when his teammates are expected at 4 p.m. at the castle. According to information from RMC Sport, another package could be recorded among the Blues: that of Ousmane Dembélé. Coming into play against Angers on Saturday evening in Ligue 1 (4-2), the Paris Saint-Germain winger would feel “discomfort in his ischio.” After passing examinations with his club on Sunday, he should now report his injury to the Tricolores medical staff.