Kante Makes a Shocking Return! France Squad Announced for Euro 2024

Didier Deschamps, the French national team manager, has finally revealed his 25-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany. While the list features some familiar faces, the biggest surprise is the inclusion of veteran midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Kante's Return Stuns Fans

The 33-year-old Kante hasn't played for France since June 2022 due to injury concerns. His return to the national team comes as a shock to many, with some even expecting younger players like Bradley Barcola to be included instead.

France Bolstered by Young Talent

Despite the surprise inclusion of Kante, the squad also features some exciting young players. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, and winger Kingsley Coman are all named, although their participation remains uncertain due to injury doubts.

Final Squad to be Confirmed

With the final list needing to be submitted to UEFA by June 7th, Deschamps still has some time to finalize his selections. France will be looking to add another European Championship title to their collection, and this squad seems to have a good mix of experience and youthful exuberance.

France's Euro 2024 Group D Opponents

Les Bleus have been drawn into Group D, where they will face Austria on June 17th, Netherlands on June 21st, and Poland on June 25th.

Here's a look at the full 25-man squad:

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (RC Lens), Alphonse Areola (West Ham)
• Defenders: Dayot Upamecano (Bayern), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Benjamin Pavard (Inter), Jules Kounde (FC Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal)
• Midfielders: Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad)
• Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (PSG), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)

Will Kante's return be a masterstroke by Deschamps, or will injuries limit his effectiveness? The Euros are sure to be an exciting tournament, and France will be one of the teams to watch!