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Deschamps: Paval lost because of Lucas left foot; paying attention to Kante/Tolisso/Pogba

12:43am, 28 August 2025【Football】

Hupu, August 27, French national team coach Didier Deschamps attended the pre-match press conference in September.

[Rumor Board] Deschamps: Schalvalier will make his debut sooner or later; Rabio's incident has happened, so why are Kante and Paval not selected? Is it because of their transfer rumors?

Kante is still eligible for the selection, which is a fact. I recalled him at the last European Cup and I might have him back this year. I hope to consider whether to recall him at some point.

We have been following his game and he performed very well at the club last season. As for his level, there is no problem, but it will allow other players to accumulate more experience.

Paval's absence has nothing to do with his level and ability, but with the cooperation between the left and right center defenders. Upamecano plays right here at us, and Saliba plays left here at us. In terms of right-footed central defenders, they are all special right-footed central defenders.

I also prefer Lucas Hernandez. Although he doesn't play much, he is experienced and I prefer to let him serve as the left center back or on the left if necessary.

talk about Warren Zaire Emery's absence and Douai's position

Warren's situation is like the second half of last season. He faces very fierce competition in Paris, but his playing time is getting less and less. Even if it is not an ideal state to play time, he should keep his confidence. His condition improved early.

I am not worried about Warren. He should have played for the national team 7 times. He has all the advantages and all the opportunities. But Paris Saint-Germain occasionally has three players starting before him.

For Decire Duer, I arranged him in the midfield to balance, otherwise you would say I was too focused on offense. However, Olisse and Cherki are attacking midfielders, just like Douai. Douai is not as decisive as he is on the offensive end, but he also has the ability and diversity to play in the midfield.

Talking about the possibility of Giroud and Toliso's return

Olivier made it very clear, and he said it very clearly, but people always say that they should never say that they are dead to find a sense of existence.

I am glad he was successful and still has good popularity. He has said goodbye and he knows that a new generation of players is on the rise. I hope he can continue to stay that way and feel this reputation and media support he has never had before.

Corentin Tolisso has performed well this season and is in good health and we are still paying attention to him. We are following him, and although he is not here now, we know what will happen next. He is experienced and I am already happy for him to see him perform well.

We will wait and see the future, but there are still many people, including a player who has not yet made a comeback (Pogba).

Talking about the possibility of Zaire Emery joining U21

For Warren, since he was selected for the French national team many times, he has been regretting that he has not been selected for the senior team.

Even though he has a good mindset, considering that he often plays in the senior team, (going to the U21) is tricky for him. It is not ideal on a psychological level, but Gerald Batticle has the freedom to choose, while Warren is old. Nothing is set in stone, but you have to take into account the psychological and human factors of the players. There are also concerns about relegation, which some people have had in the past when they returned to U21.

Talking about the vice captain

You know who the captain is, and then it depends on who is on the field. I chose these leading players who dominate the team because this can also lead some people to move forward.

The responsibility belongs to some people only, and others do not have to bear it. The captain is still the captain, and that is Killian. But he is not alone and has to rely on other leading players.

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