France, Deschamps’ squad: 6 “Italians”, Mbappé, Rabiot and Kanté out

The first time without Antoine Griezmann. Didier Deschamps has released the list of players called up for the Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium. Here is the complete list, in which – as expected – Kylian Mbappé will not be present, while six “Italians” are present (Maignan, Hernandez, Guendouzi, Fofana, Kone and Thuram).

Goalkeepers: Maignan, Samba, Areola.

Defenders: Clauss, Digne, W. Fofana, T. Hernandez, Konaté, Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano

Midfielders: Camavinga, Fofana, Guendouzi, Koné, Tchouaméni, Zaire-Emery

Attackers: Barcola, Dembélé, Kolo-Muani, Nkunku, Olisé, Thuram