Overview
- Didier Deschamps has unveiled the French squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four, set to begin on June 5 with a semi-final against Spain in Stuttgart.
- Key players Dayot Upamecano, Wesley Fofana, and Eduardo Camavinga are absent due to injuries, prompting defensive replacements like Ibrahima Konaté, Loïc Badé, and Lucas Hernandez.
- Champions League finalists from PSG and Inter Milan, including Ousmane Dembélé and Marcus Thuram, will join the team just three days before the semi-final, complicating preparations.
- Rayan Cherki has reportedly considered switching national allegiances to Algeria or Italy if overlooked for selection, adding pressure on Deschamps' decision-making.
- The squad announcement comes amidst a congested calendar, with the Champions League final on May 31 and the FIFA Club World Cup starting on June 14.