Coach Didier Deschamps of France named a FIFA World Cup 2022 roster on
Wednesday (November 9), with central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel
Kimpembe but star goalkeeper Mike Maignan being left out due to injury
concerns. A nationally televised audience saw Deschamps reveal his final
roster of 25 players. France, the defending champions, will kick up their
tour against Australia on November 22 and then depart for Qatar the
following Wednesday.
Wednesday (November 9), with central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel
Kimpembe but star goalkeeper Mike Maignan being left out due to injury
concerns. A nationally televised audience saw Deschamps reveal his final
roster of 25 players. France, the defending champions, will kick up their
tour against Australia on November 22 and then depart for Qatar the
following Wednesday.
A formidable obstacle stands in our way. As far as sporting events go, the
World Cup is unrivaled. But I trust my players completely,” Deschamps
remarked. The shape that players are in is not something that can be
altered. “We have a week to prepare for our game on the 22nd.
