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·27 August 2025

Fresh Blow for Algeria as Monaco’s Star Joins Les Bleus Squad

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DiShamb secures talented Monaco midfielder for Les Bleus for the first time

Fresh Blow for Algeria as Monaco’s Star Joins Les Bleus Squad

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Didier Deschamps's dealt fresh setback to Algeria officially calling up Maghnes Akliouche to the French national team for the first time on Wednesday.

Akliouche Chooses France

The Monaco attacking midfielder who holds dual French Algerian nationality is among many players of Algerian descent born in France or elsewhere in europe who have been courted by both countries for several years.

Akliouche’s commitment to France now permanently rules out representing Algeria following trend seen with players like Man City’s rising star Rayan Cherki.

Les Bleus Squad Highlights

Deschamps latest squad for the upcoming international fixtures includes top names:

  • Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier (PSG), Mike Maignan (Milan), Brice Samba (Stade Rennais)
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
  • Midfielders: Desire Doue (PSG), Manu Koné (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Marseille), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Khephren Thuram (Juventus)
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

France'll face Ukraine in Wrocław, Poland on 5 Sept followed by clash with Iceland 4 day later.

The squad features multiple stars in contention for the 2025 Ballon d’or including Ousmane Dembele & Rayan Cherki.

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