This Wednesday, Didier Deschamps, the coach of the France team, will announce the list of players selected to face Gibraltar (June 16) then Greece (June 19) as part of the qualifications for Euro 2024.
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On its website, RMC took stock of the latest trends, on the eve of the revelation of the France group by the national coach, under contract until 2026. In goal, things should not change: Mike Maignan (AC Milan) will be renewed as number 1, ahead of Alphonse Areola, who is preparing to play in the Europa League Conference final with West Ham, against Fiorentina on June 7, and Lensois Brice Samba, elected goalkeeper of the season in L1 by the UNFP, Sunday.
In defense, William Saliba (Arsenal) will not be back in the EdF group, because the former Marseillais and Nice is injured in the back, and his season has ended since mid-March. On the other hand, Didier Deschamps should summon Wesley Fofana (Chelsea), who had withdrawn at the last meeting, as well as Axel Disasi (AS Monaco), who should be ahead of Jean-Clair Todibo (OGC Nice) in the axial. Finally, RMC reveals that Robin Le Normand should not be summoned, despite his rapprochement with Spain.
Rongier, the chef’s surprise?
In the middle of the field, Valentin Rongier could serve as a surprise and novelty. The 28-year-old midfielder, author of a good season at OM (46 games, 1 goal, 2 assists), is applying for a place in midfield, while the Blues will have to do without the services of Paul Pogba, who relapsed with Juventus, N’Golo Kanté (Chelsea) and young Khephren Thuram (OGC Nice), injured. Manu Koné is also mentioned, but the Borussia M’Gladbach midfielder could be left at the disposal of Sylvain Ripoll’s Hopes. Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) should be called up, it remains to be seen whether it will be as a left-back, behind Théo Hernandez (AC Milan), or in the middle, which could harm Valentin Rongier.
Two losers in attack
Finally, in front, Ousmane Dembélé (FC Barcelona) and Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig), in form in recent weeks, should make their comeback in the French team. Marcus Thuram (Borussia M’Gladbach) and Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen) are expected to pay the price. Verdict this Wednesday.