French team: Kanté left the Blues rally – RMC Sport

A few days before the friendly matches against Cote d’Ivoire and South Africa, N’Golo Kanté had to leave the France team meeting on Tuesday for “personal reasons”. He will return if possible. The coach of the France team Didier Deschamps hoped to be able to count on a N’Golo Kanté in great shape in this international break. But the plans of the 1998 World Cup winner could be turned upside down. The Chelsea midfielder had to leave the Blues rally on Tuesday for “personal reasons”. His absence for the friendly matches against Cote d’Ivoire (March 25) and South Africa (March 29) is however not recorded. The French will return to the group if possible. Some physical glitches Apart from the unexpected departure of the 30-year-old, some French people were not present at today’s training. Presnel Kimpembe suffers from bronchitis. Captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is hit in the calf. Brilliant with AC Milan, Mike Maignan was preserved. But their return is scheduled for this Wednesday. As a reminder, Deschamps has had to deal with several unforeseen events in recent days. Initially summoned, Karim Benzema had to forfeit due to a left calf injury. Affected by the Covid-19, Benjamin Pavard had to imitate his compatriot. As a result of these absences, Olivier Giroud and William Saliba were called in as reinforcements. The opportunity perhaps for the Marseille defender to know his first selection with the Blues.