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Cherki Gets First France Call-up Ahead of Nations League Semifinals but Saliba Out
- Didier Deschamps included 21-year-old Rayan Cherki in France's squad for the Nations League semifinals against Spain, scheduled to take place in Stuttgart, scheduled for early June.
- Cherki earned his first call-up after strong Ligue 1 performances for Lyon, while injuries to William Saliba and Jules Kounde ruled them out.
- Several French players, including Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembélé, are set to join following the May 31 showdown featuring Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
- Deschamps emphasized the difficulty of the upcoming challenge by noting that Spain ranks as Europe's top team and is among the strongest globally, boasting highly talented players.
- The squad is getting ready for a challenging semifinal against Spain, but Deschamps is confident that the players' drive won’t be lacking despite Spain’s formidable quality, and he anticipates that PSG players will benefit from greater freshness after the upcoming final.
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The Caledonian RecordRayan Cherki receives first France call-up ahead of Nations League semifinals
Attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki’s excellent season with Lyon has been rewarded with a first France call-up. Cherki has been selected by coach Didier Deschamps for the semifinals of the Nations League next month. France will play against Spain on June…
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