US EditionDeschamps Picks Chevalier for France's US Friendlies Despite Not Playing Since January
Coach Didier Deschamps selected 26 players, maintaining squad continuity for World Cup planning despite Lucas Chevalier's limited recent club play.
- On March 19, France coach Deschamps included Lucas Chevalier in his 26-player squad despite limited club action, with no mention of his reasons for selection.
- Deschamps said many called-up players have good chances to join the France squad for the U.S./Mexico/Canada tournament, and he emphasized sticking to this approach over two months.
- After PSG forward Bradley Barcola withdrew with a sprained right ankle, Deschamps included Randal Kolo Muani, on loan at Tottenham, who scored in a midweek win, among nine forwards.
- The 26-player roster includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, covering positions with experienced depth for next week’s friendlies, according to Deschamps.
- Later this month, France plays Brazil in Foxborough on March 26 and Colombia in Landover on March 29 as part of World Cup preparation.
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The goaltender Lucas Chevalier, who had become a replacement for the PSG, was called for the American tour of the French team, which will be led by Captain Kylian Mbappé, who had just returned from injury, announced on Thursday the selector Didier Deschamps.
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Deschamps picks Chevalier for France's US friendlies despite not playing since January
France coach Didier Deschamps has stayed faithful to Paris Saint-Germnain goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier even though he has barely played in months.
It is a list of 26 players without surprise that Didier Deschamps announced this Thursday for the American tour of the French team. Bretons Eduardo Camavinga and Désiré Doué are there, as are Rennes goaltender Brice Samba.
This is the last list of the Blues before the one for the 2026 World Cup, to face, in a friendly match in the United States, Brazil on 26 March, and Colombia on 29 March.
Didier Deschamps announced this Thursday the list of players from the French team selected to face Brazil and Colombia on 26 and 29 March during the Blues preparation tour in the United States.
On Thursday, the French team's selector unveils his list for appointments against Brazil and Colombia in a friendly manner.
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