Approaching the quarterfinals of the League of Nations between France and Croatia, Didier Deschamps recorded the probable package of a high -shape attacker, which could have been called for the first time among the Blues.
It is next Thursday that Didier Deschamps will give his list for the quarterfinals of the League of Nations against Ukraine. Except colossal surprise, Kylian Mbappé will return to the Blues, after missing the last two gatherings. And we wonder if the coach will bring a few new ones to Clairefontaine.
In great shape in Ligue 1 (and in the Champions League), Désiré Doué and Maghnes Akliouche clearly type at the door of the French A team, and it was also the case of Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 27 -year -old striker, which Thierry Henry had held for the Olympic Games, had a canon start to the Premier League year: 12 goals this season in the Premier League, including 8 since early January.
Mateta will have to wait
Unfortunately for him, Jean-Philippe Mateta was the victim of a spectacular injury last weekend in FA Cup. Striped by the Millwall goalkeeper (who received a suspension of 6 matches), the former Lyonnais had to be taken to the hospital to have 25 stitches installed.
The news is rather reassuring about it, but Jean-Philippe Mateta should not replay before the international break. The Frenchman is forfeited for this weekend and on the next day, the weekend of March 15-16, the Crystal Palace match is postponed (the Eagles were to face Newcastle, but the Magpies play the League Cup final). Under these conditions, it is difficult to see Didier Deschamps summon Mateta among the Blues. Especially since the coach should be able to count on his usual attackers (Mbappé, Thuram, Kolo Muani).
