Qatar 2022, France summoned: there are three “Italians”

Few surprises in Deschamps’ call-up list

France coach Deschamps’ squad list for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar is official. As expected, Pogba is absent. Not on the list are Maignan (injured) and Mendy (technical choice). These are the call-ups for France:

Goalkeepers: Areola (West Ham), Lloris (Tottenham), Mandanda (Rennes)
Defenders: L. Hernandez (Bayern Munich), T. Hernandez (Milan), Kimpembe (Paris Saint-Germain), Konate (Liverpool), Kounde (Barcelona), Pavard (Bayern Munich), Saliba (Arsenal), Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Varane (Manchester United)
Midfielders: Camavinga (Real Madrid), Fofana (Monaco), Guendouzi (Marseille), Rabiot (Juventus), Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Veretout (Marseille)
Strikers: Benzema (Real Madrid), Coman (Bayern Munich), Dembele (Barcelona), Giroud (Milan), Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Nkunku (RB Leipzig)