a surprise guest on Deschamps’ list?

The revelation of Didier Deschamps’ list is fast approaching. This one, of 23, 24, 25 or 26 players, will be unveiled on Wednesday, November 9, on TF1. Due to many regular call-up injuries, there could be many surprises.

Mohamed Simakan could be one of them. According to information from Foot Mercato, the defender of RB Leipzig is very popular with the coach of the France team, Didier Deschamps. The 22-year-old former Strasbourg player has his versatility on his side (Mohamed Simakan can play central defender or right defender), and good performances in both positions with his club, Leipzig (18 games in all, 8 as central defender, 10 as a right-back, 2 goals, 5 assists).

On the right, Jonathan Clauss (OM) is approached, despite contrasting performances with his club this season (18 games, 1 goal, 6 assists, but no goals and only 1 offer given in the Champions League). The Bavarian Benjamin Pavard seems sure to be in the group, while the former Lille player plays with Bayern Munich (18 games, 4 goals) but less with the Blues in the last rallies (2 starts in the last 4 meetings) .

A cascade of injuries could benefit Simakan

Mohamed Simakan could also be called by the coach because, in defense, the Blues could have many absentees. The Parisian Presnel Kimpembe, who relapsed recently, may not be restored when the list is announced by Didier Deschamps. Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich) seems to be doing better, but not Raphaël Varane (Manchester United). The Blues will already be deprived, in the middle, of N’Golo Kanté (Chelsea) and Paul Pogba (Juventus). Two hard knocks, pending perhaps others, like Mike Maignan (AC Milan) or Jules Koundé (FC Barcelona).

In a recent interview, RB Leipzig player Mohamed Simakan said he “believes in it” for the World Cup in Qatar. William Saliba (Arsenal), Benoit Badiashile (AS Monaco), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich) or even Axel Disasi (AS Monaco), like others, are also ready.