Didier Deschamps, the French national team coach, has announced his final squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The list includes some surprises with notable omissions such as Samir Nasri and Eric Abidal.
Here’s a breakdown of the squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Hugo Lloris
- Steve Mandanda
- Mickaël Landreau
Defenders:
- Mamadou Sakho
- Raphaël Varane
- Bacary Sagna
- Mathieu Debuchy
- Laurent Koscielny
- Eliaquim Mangala
- Patrice Evra
- Lucas Digne
Midfielders:
- Yohan Cabaye
- Blaise Matuidi
- Paul Pogba
- Moussa Sissoko
- Clément Grenier
- Rio Mavuba
- Mathieu Valbuena
Forwards:
- Karim Benzema
- Olivier Giroud
- Loïc Rémy
- Franck Ribéry
- Antoine Griezmann
Reserve Players:
- Rémy Cabella
- Maxime Gonalons
- Alexandre Lacazette
- Loïc Perrin
- Stéphane Ruffier
- Morgan Schneiderlin
- Benoît Trémoulinas
With this squad, France aims to make a strong impression at the World Cup. The team is a blend of experience and youth, with key players like Benzema, Ribéry, and Lloris leading the charge, supported by emerging talents like Varane and Pogba.
Given the talent in the squad, France certainly has the potential to make a deep run in the tournament. Whether they can win the World Cup will depend on their form, team cohesion, and how well they adapt to the conditions and challenges they will face in Brazil.
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