Talant Dujshebaev names 19 players for campaign

Talant Dujshebaev, the head coach of the French national team, has announced a list of 19 players for the upcoming qualification matches. The team will face Romania in Aix-en-Provence on November 5 and then travel to Latvia for a match in Jelgava on November 8.

Rémi Desbonnet excluded from squad

Rémi Desbonnet, a goalkeeper for Montpellier, has not been included in the squad. He has been less frequently selected since Dujshebaev took over as head coach, and Valentin Kieffer of Limoges has been chosen instead due to his strong start to the season.

Romain Mathias returns to squad

Romain Mathias, another goalkeeper, has been selected for the squad. He earned his first call-ups during friendly matches against Spain and the Czech Republic earlier in the year. His inclusion suggests a possible shift in the team’s goalkeeper strategy.

Drévy Paschal left out of list

Drévy Paschal, a defender with four caps for France, has not been recalled for this campaign. He is reportedly seeking a transfer, and this absence may be linked to his current club situation. In contrast, Hugo Descat has been included after a strong start to the season with Veszprém.

Aymeric Zaepfel excluded from trip

Aymeric Zaepfel, a forward who played in the last European Championship, has not been included in the squad despite leaving his former club PAUC to join Berlin. His former teammate Eliott Desblanc, however, has been selected for the campaign.

List of 19 players confirmed

The final list of 19 players includes goalkeepers Charles Bolzinger, Valentin Kieffer, and Romain Mathias. Defenders include Thibaud Briet, Élohim Prandi, and Dika Mem, while forwards such as Ludovic Fabregas and Eliott Desblanc are also named. The squad is spread across several clubs in France and abroad, reflecting the national team’s reliance on players from various leagues.