Deschamps list: Mbappé absent, Olise to replace Griezmann, the announcement in video

Continuation of the League of Nations from October 10 for the French team, including the delicate confrontation against Israel. For this gathering, Didier Deschamps will have to make some changes to his list on Thursday, October 3.

After the shock of Antoine Griezmann's retirement announcement, the French team will have to do without its legendary number 7. While he was announced in the list, his departure will automatically open the door to a new player. This gathering with two matches on the program, Israel on October 10 in a boiling context and Belgium on October 14, is already decisive after the defeat against Italy on the first day.

So which players for this gathering ? Kylian Mbappé, initially announced as out for 3 weeks, but present in the Champions League with Real, should not be present for this list. Christopher Nkunku could make his return to the Blues, 15 months after his last selection and his multiple injuries. If Michael Olise should be called up again, Kingsley Coman could also make his return to the French team group. Monegasque Maghnes Akliouche (22 years old) and Florian Thauvin (33 years old), not called up to the national team since 2019, have been selected and could create a big surprise. In midfield, Adrien Rabiot, who has found a club with Olympique de Marseille, should make his return to the national team. In defense, we will follow the presence or not of Benjamin Pavard, sidelined at the last rally.

Here is Didier Deschamps' latest list at the rally last September, with Antoine's latest Griezmann.

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba and Alphonse Areola
• Defenders: William Saliba, Ibrahima Konat, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Théo Hernandez, Ferland Mendy, Ferland Mendy, Wesley Fofana.
• Milieus: Youssouf Fofana, N Golo Kant, Aurlien Tchouamni, Warren Zaiuml ;re-Emery, Manu Koné.
• Attackers: Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Antoine Griezmann.

Latest updates

13:20 – Mbappé finally absent ?

Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French team, may not be on Didier Deschamps' list according to various press reports. The Real player, despite coming on against Lille yesterday in the Champions League, is not 100% fit to be in the squad. This information should still be taken with a grain of salt.

13:00 – Duel Mendy – Digne &agrave left

Behind Théo Hernandez, Ferland Mendy and Lucas Digne should be fighting for the last place on the left side. After his excellent match against Bayern with his Aston Villa team, Lucas Digne could start with a slight advantage especially since Ferland Mendy was taken off at half-time against Lille.

12:30 – Michaël Olise, Griezmannçs replacement already; found

The Bayern player, Olympic vice-champion this summer at the Paris Olympics, will once again be on Didier Deschamps' list and could gain momentum in the coming weeks and months with the Blues. Very well integrated into Bayern, the Frenchman receives much praise and is the most natural replacement for Antoine Griezmann.

12:00 – Camavinga yes, Rabiot no ?

Eduardo Camavinga, back with Real, even if he is one of those responsible for the defeat against Lille in the Champions League, should be in the group called up by Didier Deschamps for the next two matches. On the other hand, according to several sources such as L'Equipe and RMC, Adrien Rabiot could still wait to find the jersey of the French team.

11:20 – Nkunku finally back

Marked by injuries in recent years, Christopher Nkunku should make his big return to the Blues during this gathering. Spared by injuries, he is once again an important element at Chelsea and is also decisive in front of goal. With the loss of Griezmann, Nkunku's profile is interesting.

10:40 – Malo Gusto called up ?

The former Lyon player, now at Chelsea, could take the place of Jonathan Clauss, not exactly flamboyant since his departure to Nice.

10:14 – Fofana in place of Baldé

Back from injury, Wesley Fofana should make his return to the group after his withdrawal during the last gathering in favor of Loic Baldé. 

09:20 – Mbappé very present ?

Entered in play only a few days after his muscle injury, Kylian Mbappé remains uncertain for this gathering of the French team. Real Madrid might not look favorably on the call-up of their player and the sequence of matches.

09:09 – Griezmann at the heart of this press conference ?

Unsurprisingly, Antoine Griezmann should be at the heart of this press conference by Didier Deschamps. Despite the press release, it will be the first time in front of the camera that the coach will speak.