France Euro 2024 Squad: A Look at the Options Available for Didier Deschamps in the Prestigious Competition

Manmohan Kejeriwal March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 European Championship, France

France Euro 2024 Squad

If one takes a look at the France Euro 2024 squad, could be inferred why they have been subjected as one of the favourites to win the prestigious competition this time around. With players like Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Theo Hernandez, and Antoine Griezmann, it’s quite imminent that the team holds a star player for every key position.

Forwards: Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Moussa Diaby (Aston Villa), Kolo Muani (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco), Zaire-Emery (PSG), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus FC), Khephren Thuram (Nice), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Matteo Guendouzi (Lazio), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid)

Defenders: B. Badiashille (Chelsea), D. Upamecano (Bayern Munich), J. Clair Todibo (Nice), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), William Saliba (Arsenal), B.Pavard (Inter Milan), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Jules Kounde (FC Barcelona), A. Disasi (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Wesley Fofana (Chelsea), Jonathan Clauss (Marseille)

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Alphonse Davies (West Ham United), Brice Samba (Lens)

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What could be France’s Probable eleven for the Euro 2024 in Germany?

France Euro 2024 Squad - Olivier Giroud — Olivier Giroud for France [Credit: Evening Standard]

It can be determined that prominent players like Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe could be the first name of the team’s sheet when the tournament starts in Germany. The same can be said for Antoine Griezmann regarding their midfield options. In defense, Ibrahima Konate might turn out to be an important player for the head coach Didier Deschamps.

Having all said and done, despite not being short in any department when it comes to quality players, the team management would be looking to maintain the workload for all of their pivotal players accordingly. This is where the bench strength kicks in and France looks quite healthy in that department as well.

Predicted XI: Mike Maignan (GK), W. Saliba, Konate, Theo Hernandez, J. Clauss, Rabiot, Griezmann, Tchouameni, Giroud, Mbappe, and Coman

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