Deschamps Debuts an Unexpected Blip: France’s Injury Woes Kick Off the November Camp
Didier Deschamps opens his November camp with unexpected setbacks, trimming France’s squad due to injuries. Randal Kolo Muani is sidelined by a jaw fracture and replaced by Florent Thauvin. France will host Ukraine and then battle Azerbaijan in Euro qualifiers for 2026. Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué also miss the camp, adding to the squad’s adjustments. The coach defends the approach amid a club-vs-national-team backdrop.