For the last gathering before the end of the year, the Blues will face, as part of the Nations League, Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday November 14 at 8:45 p.m. They will then travel on Sunday November 17 at 8:45 p.m. to Milan, to the San Siro stadium for their last match of the group stage of the competition against Italy. France are currently second in their group with nine points, just behind Italy who have ten points.
For these two meetings, Didier Deschamps decided to do without Kylian Mbappé, after discussing with him, he indicated at a press conference. While the player wanted to come, added the boss of the Blues. “It is a choice which is punctual for this gathering“, he explained. He notably repeated several times that it was “better this way”.
The coach also chose to reward the very good start to the season of Lille goalkeeper, Lucas Chevaliercalled for the first time in selection. He thus takes the place of Alphonse Aréola. On the other hand, no Aurélien Tchouaméni, who is out after injuring his ankle on November 5 against AC Milan in the Champions League. In midfield, we also note the return of N'golo Kanté and Adrien Rabiot.
Didier Deschamps' list to face Israel and Italy
Guardians : Lucas Chevalier, Mike MaignanBrice Samba
Defenders : Jonathan ClaussLucas WorthyWesley BreathingTheo HernandezIbrahima KonateJules KoundéWilliam A crossDayot Upamecano
Backgrounds : Edward CamavingaMattéo GuendouziGoal Canté, Manu KoneAdrien Rabiot, Warren Zaire-Emery
Attackers : Bradley StaggerOusmane Dembele'sRandal First ClassChristopher NkunkuMichael OliseMarcus Thuram
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