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Blues: Nkunku back for the June rally ... The latest info before Deschamps' list

One last push before the holidays.

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Blues: Nkunku back for the June rally ... The latest info before Deschamps' list

One last push before the holidays. If some internationals have finished with their championship, like the English or the Germans, others, like those of Ligue 1 or La Liga are still on the bridge by the end of the week. To keep everyone under pressure, Didier Deschamps reveals this Wednesday at 2 p.m. his squad for the two June matches against Gibraltar and Greece (June 16 and 19). In a period that is never very easy to manage with players wishing to go on vacation and end an extended season after the World Cup, the staff of the Blues should not carry out a broad review of the workforce, qualification for the Euro (June 14-July 14, 2024) obliges.

Injured during the last rally in March and forfeited in Qatar, Christopher Nkunku, co-top scorer in the Bundesliga and future Chelsea player, will be called up by Deschamps for this June streak. Uncertainty hovers around Ousmane Dembélé, back with FC Barcelona and who was also absent last March during the successes against the Netherlands (4-0) and Ireland (0-1). Two victories which placed the Blues at the top of their qualifying group for Euro 2024 (June 14-July 14). Faced with Gibraltar and Greece, two opponents well within reach of the vice-world champions, Deschamps knows better than anyone the possibility of a bad surprise at this time of the season. In June 2022, the Blues had concluded their season with a disappointing record (2 losses and 2 draws).

The traffic jam and the abundance of goods are confirmed for Didier Deschamps in the offensive sector. The return of Nkunku and Dembélé could lead to the sidelining of Moussa Diaby and Marcus Thuram, present in March. Unless “DD” decides to dismiss Olivier Giroud (36), decisive with Milan, under the generation renewal … A choice which would surprise despite everything in view of the record of service of the best scorer in the history of the Blues and his desire to continue his adventure in selection until the Euro. And on the pitch, the recent Champions League semi-finalist with AC Milan has shown that he has the level more than ever. What about Alexandre Lacazette, who is struggling with Kylian Mbappé (27 for the Lyonnais, 28 goals for the Parisian) for the title of best in Ligue 1? Unlikely, his last appearance with the France team dates back ... to November 2017. At 32, the OL striker does not represent the future and has never entered the coach's plans.

In midfield, Khephren Thuram's injury (muscle injury to the right thigh) could give Marseille's Valentin Rongier or Manu Koné, who is performing with Borussia M'Gladbach, a chance. Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kanté will still be out of play in a game sector that will count on Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni or even Eduardo Camavinga, who can help out in the left lane or Youssouf Fofana.

In defense, few surprises to expect with the regulars Benjamin Pavard, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté or Théo Hernandez. Axel Disasi could once again take advantage of absences (Kimpembe, L. Hernandez, Saliba) and find a place at Clairefontaine. Unless Wesley Fofana, not very dashing with Chelsea, is summoned.

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