Deschamps, who has been at the helm since 2012, has overseen a remarkable era in French football. He guided France to victory in the 2018 World Cup, a feat that cemented his place in the annals of football history

His absence proved telling as Les Bleus struggled to find the net, settling for a goalless draw that highlighted their dependency on the 25-year-old's dynamic presence. France, a squad brimming with talent across all lines, found themselves lacking the cutting edge that Mbappe typically injects into their play

In his tenure, Deschamps has steered the French national team to unprecedented success, including clinching the coveted FIFA World Cup in 2018, a feat that propelled him into the esteemed company of those who have triumphed both as a player and a manager

Deschamps deployed Olivier Giroud in a traditional central striker role, flanked by Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembele, while Antoine Griezmann was pulled back into a deeper support position

Deschamps, speaking on French television channel TF1, expressed confidence in Kanté's return, citing his full season of play with Saudi club Al Ittihad, despite the midfielder's struggles with injuries during his time at Chelsea.

With an impressive blend of seasoned veterans and budding talents, Didier Deschamps faces the enviable yet challenging task of selecting his final 23-man squad

Randal Kolo Muani, Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) third-most expensive signing in club history, finds adapting to life at the French powerhouse challenging