France Names 25-Man Squad Including Cherki, Kalulu for June Nations League Semi-Final

Didier Deschamps has announced the French national football team squad for the upcoming League of Nations semi-final against Spain and subsequent matches, featuring several notable selections and absences. Injured players Dayot Upamecano and Eduardo Camavanga will be missing, while new call-ups include Rayan Cherki and Pierre Kalulu, marking Cherki's first selection. The defensive line sees the return of Lucas Hernandez and Malo Gusto, with the continued absence of William Saliba due to injury. Midfielders such as Warren Zaïre-Emery, Matteo Guendouzi, and Adrien Rabiot are included, and the squad features a strong forward line including Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise. This squad selection reflects Deschamps' efforts to balance experience with emerging talent ahead of important European fixtures and the approaching World Cup. The team aims to build momentum in the Nations League, with hopes of reaching the final or securing third place.