The French national team unveiled its 23-man squad for the latest international tournament, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way, and team leader Dee Gans talking about the possibility of Paul Pouba taking part in the World Cup, revealing that all members of the World Cup team must be in top form, with the implication that Pouba's ability to make the World Cup roster is still up in the air.
Puba moved to Juventus from Manchester United in the summer, but was unlucky to suffer a meniscus injury in his knee during the pre-season warm-ups, and then re-injured it again when he resumed training at the beginning of September, ultimately undergoing a meniscectomy and expected to be out of action until the end of October. In response to Puba's condition, Deegans did not make any promises, but only emphasized that all selected players must be in top form.
Deegans said, "Puba will do his best to make a comeback but won't take any chances, I can't say for sure if he will be able to play in the World Cup, any player, first of all, has to prove that he is in the best shape or else I won't select him." Deegans' words set the conditions for Puba's selection: rehabilitation → comeback → good performance → World Cup list.
Here is the latest edition of the French national team list:
Goalkeepers: Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Mezgeran (AC Milan), Aluna (Westham)
Defenders: Jarani (Manchester United), Benjamin Berwart (Bayern Munich), Zoulis Goudi (Barcelona), Dior Boots Nandis (AC Milan), Ferrante Venditti (Real Madrid), Ubero Mecanu (Bayern Munich), Willem Shaliba (Arsenal), Güelles (Marseille), Benoît Batiatsouni (Monaco).
Midfielders: Lame Obi (Juventus), Choa Vinny (Real Madrid), Gouandous (Marseille), Nygancourt (RB Leipzig), Kamayunga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Koffinna (Monaco)
Forwards: Chiote (AC Milan), Kishavin (Sporting Madrid), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Oswin Dibili (Barcelona), Gaulo Meiani (Eintracht Frankfurt)
