EdF: Why didn't Deschamps call up Tchouaméni?

A situation that benefits the player and his club, giving him a breather and preparing for the rest of the season.

EdF: Why didn't Deschamps call up Tchouaméni?

Aurélien Tchouaméni does not appear on Didier Deschamps' 23-man squad list for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Here’s the main reason why.

Tchouaméni’s absence isn’t due to injury or a tactical decision: it’s simply a matter of suspension. The Real Madrid midfielder was shown a straight red card during France’s match against Iceland in September. The resulting sanction was a two-match ban, which means that even if Deschamps had called him up, he wouldn’t have been eligible to play against Georgia and Bulgaria.

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This situation is actually a bonus for Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: Tchouaméni will be able to rest, recharge his batteries, and come back in top shape for the Spanish club’s upcoming challenges.

🚨𝗟’𝗘́𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘́𝗟𝗘́, 𝗗𝗘́𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗘́ 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗘́ 𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗞𝗜 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ! 😬🇫🇷❌

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— Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) September 29, 2025