Didier Deschamps must announce this Thursday the list of 23 players who will play the two qualifying matches this month for the World Cup in Qatar (November 21-December 18, 2022).
Opposed to Kazakhstan, on November 13 at the Parc des Princes, then to Finland on November 16 in Helsinki, the France team only needs a success to consolidate its first place in the group and get its ticket for the next one. World Cup.
The coach of the world champions is expected to trust the group that won the Nations League last month, making some changes.
Faced with the package of Mike Maignan, goalkeeper number 2 operated on the wrist at the beginning of the month, DD does not have an inexhaustible reservoir in this position.
The boss of the Blues can draw from the Hopes but he also has the possibility of recalling Alphonse Areola who has the advantage of knowing the environment of the Blues well.
Upamecano and Zouma probably recalled in defense
This is the option that seemed to hold the line for the last few hours.
Even if he does not start at West Ham (Premier League), the former Parisian recently played in the Europa League and the Coupe de la Ligue where he was to his advantage, notably during the elimination of Manchester City by the Hammers.
In central defense, Raphaël Varane victim of a hamstring injury is forfeited, while a doubt also surrounds the participation of Lucas Hernandez, hit in the knee.
In the absence of these two, Upamecano and Zouma could be recalled.
In midfield, Deschamps must record the return of N'Golo Kanté, removed from the last list after contracting Covid-19.
The last place in the midfield should therefore be played between Matteo Guendouzi and Jordan Veretout, present in October.
Ditto in attack where the excellent performance of Kingsley Coman is likely to dismiss Moussa Diaby or more likely Anthony Martial, on the sidelines at Manchester United (57 minutes played in October).