For the first gathering of the French team since its elimination in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, Hervé Renard called up 25 players, Friday September 15, for the two Nations League matches against Portugal and Austria, September 22 and 26. Called up for the World Cup but ultimately withdrawn due to injury, Amandine Henry and Oriane Jean-François are back with the Blues. Two young players already called up but who have no selection, Julie Dufour (Paris FC) and Jade Le Guilly (PSG), are also called up by the coach.
Griedge Mbock, who returned to competition after a year of absence due to a serious right knee injury, will also return to Clairefontaine. She notably replaces Maëlle Lakrar, injured during the match against Australia at the World Cup. “It is a great pleasure to see Griedge back in the selection. I have followed her progress, communicated with her and discussed with her club on the procedure to follow. She cannot play an entire match but she remains a senior player, she “It’s important that she comes back.”justified Hervé Renard.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto, who should return to the field this weekend after a year of absence due to a ruptured cruciate ligament in her right knee, is not yet ready to return to the selection. “JI have very good news about her, but I hope she will be here by the next camp. This would expand the group in quality and experience”commented the coach.
The full list:
Goalkeepers: Solène Durand, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Constance Picaud
Defenders: Selma Bacha, Estelle Cascarino, Elisa De Almeida, Sakina Karchaoui, Jade Le Guilly, Griedge Mbock, Ève Périsset, Wendie Renard
Midfielders: Laurina Fazer, Grace Geyoro, Amandine Henry, Oriane Jean-François, Léa Le Garrec, Amel Majri, Sandie Toletti
Forwards: Viviane Asseyi, Sandie Baltimore, Vicki Becho, Kadidiatou Diani, Julie Dufour, Eugénie Le Sommer, Clara Matéo