France brings 25 players to the 2022 World Cup
36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud is also on the list to go to Qatar. He is in high form with 9 goals in 18 games for Milan since the beginning of the season, including 5 in Serie A and 6 in the Champions League, and has 49 goals for France This achievement is the second most in the more than 100-year history of the club. "Les Bleus", and just two goals short of Thierry Henry's record.
"Giroud knows his place in the France team. It would be better for the team to have him in the squad," Didier Deschamps said at the press conference announcing the 2022 World Cup players at the Clairefontaine national training center on Tuesday. 9/11.
Besides Giroud, the French attack also has familiar names such as Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe or Christopher Nkunku. In particular, Benzema relapsed with a thigh injury and missed Real Madrid's last three matches in La Liga. However, Deschamps believes the 2022 Golden Ball will be in the best shape before the 2022 World Cup.
France was forced to completely refresh the midfield when the pillars of the 2018 World Cup championship were absent. Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante are injured, and Corentin Tolisso or Blaise Matuidi are not in top form. Instead, Deschamps gave opportunities to young players Eduardo Camavinga (19 years old), Aurelien Tchouameni (22), or Matteo Guendouzi, Youssouf Fofana (23).
In defense, Raphael Varane is still present even though he has not played since the end of October due to injury. The 29-year-old will have to compete with William Saliba, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano for two starting positions, as Deschamps confirms he will use a four-back formation. On both sides, Jules Kounde and Theo Hernandez are almost certain to start the game.
In the wooden frame, Hugo Lloris is sure to start as the captain of the French team, with Alphonse Areola and Steve Mandanda as two substitutes.
In addition to Pogba and Kante, the stars absent from this list include Mike Magnan (Milan), Anthony Martial (Man Utd), Ferland Mendy (Real), Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Wesley Fofana (Chelsea), Tanguy Ndombele ( Napoli) Boubacar Kamara or (Aston Villa).
"Honestly, this is not the easiest squad to pick and that's the job of the national team coaches. Some players are recovering from injuries, others just got hurt last night and some could be stuck. injury today," Deschamps added.
France defeated Brazil to win the World Cup at home for the first time in 1998. They won the second time when they defeated Croatia in the final 2018.
