Mbappé Leads France Squad as Deschamps Names Full Team for Upcoming International Break

Kylian Mbappé has been named in the latest France national team squad, marking his return after missing the previous international breaks.

The announcement, made by head coach Didier Deschamps, includes several notable selections as the team prepares for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-finals against Croatia. France will also play two friendlies during this international break, facing Germany at Lyon's Groupama Stadium and Chile at Marseille's Stade Vélodrome.

Mbappé, who has regained his form with Real Madrid, is expected to lead the team as captain. Joining him are Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola, both of whom have been in impressive form for their club. The squad also features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, such as Désiré Doué, who has earned his first senior call-up following standout performances for PSG.

Here is the full squad called up for the international break:

Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier (Lille), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens). Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Nice), Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich). Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Matteo Guendouzi (Lazio), Manu Koné (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Marseille), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG). Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Désiré Doué (PSG), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan).

The matches are scheduled to take place on March 20 in Split, Croatia, and March 23 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Fans are eagerly anticipating these fixtures as Les Bleus aim to secure their place in the next stage of the competition.