Five years later, will Florian Thauvin make his big comeback with the Blues? Not called up to the French selection since a qualifying match for Euro 2021 played on June 11, 2019 against Andorra, the 2018 world champion is part of Didier Deschamps’ pre-selection for the next gathering of the Blues. A selection choice that is approved by Brahim Asloum.

Invited to give his opinion this Monday on the group’s channels
The Teamthe former WBA world light flyweight champion and also Olympic champion in his category at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, an episode. « I’m not a fan of the player. I think we have better quality players. » The return of Florian Thauvin is not refused by the consultant who can only ask questions about this possible recall.

« No need for him »

« Afterwards, are there any injuries? Do we need him? Is he a breath of fresh air? Honestly, I don’t think so. » In full swing since the start of the season with his team Udinese, Florian Thauvin is a captain appreciated by his supporters and teammates. However, the thirty-one-year-old from Orléans may not necessarily represent the future of the French team.

The fact remains that the presence of the former OM player in the final list that Didier Deschamps will announce on Thursday, October 3 at 2 a.m., is still far from certain. Is the French selection chosen based on French experience for the two Nations League matches before October in Israel (on the 10th) and in Belgium (on the 14th)? The mystery remains.