Kylian Mbappe has been omitted from France’s upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Israel and Belgium, but will remain in the Spanish capital to continue working on his return to full fitness following a hamstring injury he suffered last month.
Head coach Didier Deschamps decided to rest Mbappe as a precaution despite returning to action for Los Blancos on Wednesday.
Les Bleus will now depend on other players as France aims to bounce back after losing to Italy at home in their Nations League opener.
Mbappe joins Nkunku on France’s squad, Nkunku who previously hadn’t played for France in 2023 comes to the side alongside with Bayern Munich winger Olise.
France squad announced:
Goalkeepers:
Alphonse Areola (West Ham)
Mike Maignan (Milan)
Brice Samba (Lens)
Defenders:
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
Theo Hernandez (Milan)
Jonathan Clauss (Nice)
Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)
Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)
Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)
Jules Kounde (Barcelona)
Midfielders:
Matteo Guendouzi (Lazio)
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)
Youssouf Fofana (Milan)
Manu Kone (Roma)
Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid)
Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
Strikers:
Marcus Thuram (Inter)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Bradley Barcola (PSG)
Randal Kolo Muani (PSG)
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
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