Once again, it is in Lyon that Corentin Tolisso will experience the international break. An absence from the French team which calls out.
The French team plays his qualification for the 2026 World Cup over the next few days with the reception of Ukraine at the Parc des Princes on November 13, then a trip to Azerbaijan three days later. To meet this challenge, Didier Deschamps summoned 24 players. But not Corentin Tolisso.
In the midfield for this November gathering, two executives are missing – and not the least: Adrien Rabiot and Aurélien Tchouaméni. To compensate for these absences and complete a line already embodied by Manu Koné, Eduardo Camavinga and Michael Olise, the national coach chose to recall Warren Zaire-Emery and N’Golo Kanté under the flags.
News from the Blues
N’Golo Kanté, the unexpected return to Blue
Deschamps, a big last minute challenge!
The list of 24 Blues for Ukraine and Azerbaijan
When his previous list was announced last month, Didier Deschamps justified the absence of Corentin Tolisso by the absolute necessity for the Blues to see new blood and leave some room for young people. An argument that can be understood but which clearly does not apply to “NG”, the Al-Ittihad midfielder, now 34 years old.
“He remains in reflection,” assures Deschamps
As a knowledgeable and informed observer, Mohamed Toubache-Ter thus puts his foot in the dish. “ This coach of the France team has a real problem with Lyonhe writes on X. Not selecting Tolisso is an injustice. We should stop denying the obvious! Same problem was for a time with Lacazette. »
The refrain is not new, and happily shared this Thursday on social networks where we wonder about this banning of an excellent element for two years with OL. “ I have choices to makeDidier Deschamps defends himself today in front of the press at the mention of Corentin Tolisso. But he is still part of the thinking, in a role that has evolved a little, a more offensive role where he performs well with his club. He too has an experience, like some who are there. It remains in reflection for now and the future. »
