The Europa League is in full swing, however, France has suffered an upset, with a number of players suffering injuries and the situation is worrisome. The center of the midfield, Cao Yaveney and Rabiot are both suffering from injuries and they are expected to miss the first group match against Austria. France's captain Digance may start youngster Youssouf Koffiner, despite the player's lack of experience at international level.
Cao Yavani has been injured since the Europa League quarter-final against Bayern at the beginning of May, and France's BNP Paribas newspaper has revealed that the 24-year-old midfielder has a long road to recovery, and that he is feared to be unavailable for the first round of the UEFA Europa League group stage matches. Rabiot, a member of Juventus, has also suffered a muscle injury that has made it difficult for him to play in the tournament.
Whether 33-year-old Nikolaj Jandi's experience in Saudi Arabia will help him raise his level in the Europa League is equally unknown. Coach Digance is rumored to prefer Kamayunga to partner Youssouf Koffiner in the defense.
Youssouf Koffiner, a 25-year-old Monegasque player, made his national team debut in September 2022 and appeared in the last World Cup, albeit mainly as a substitute. He is a productive player, scoring three goals in just 18 appearances, and has also excelled on the defensive side of the pitch, where he has been dubbed the "new Vela". Now that the French squad is in a state of disarray, Youssouf Koffiner is expected to capitalize on the opportunity to make his way to the top.
