On September 30, Antoine Griezmann announced that he was ending his international career, leaving his number 7 vacant. We know who will get it!
Antoine Griezmann’s career in Blue started in 2014at the gates of the World Cup in Brazil. First of all with the number 11the one who, at the time, was sparkling with Real Sociedad, then took number 7from 2015. To never let go. Who will take over, now that Diego Simeone’s protégé has chosen to no longer wear the national tunic?
It’s Ousmane Dembélé!
The Team revealed it this Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the dawn of the first gathering of the Blues since Antoine Griezmann’s announcement: it’s Ousmane Dembélé, the winger of Paris Saint-Germainwho will inherit the number 7 worn until then by the Atletico de Madrid player. This will be the case during the two matches against Israel and Belgium, and probably during the next deadlines with the jersey stamped with the rooster, let our colleagues know.
What about number 10?
Number 10, usually worn by Kylian Mbappéwas also the subject of questions. But with a shorter deadline, the absence of the Real Madrid striker being only planned for the international break in October.
And, still according to the Team, it’s Christopher Nkunku who should recover the precious time of these two meetings against the Israelis and the Belgians. The Chelsea player returns to the national team after more than a year of absence. He distinguished himself at the start of the season, scoring 7 goals in 11 appearances with the Blues.
Two Nations League matches
Didier Deschamps’ troops must therefore compete two matches counting for the group stage of the League of Nations during this selection window. First facing Israel October 10then facing the Belgium on the 14th, for a third duel in three months against the Red Devils.
