Randal Kolo Muani included in France squad ahead of Brazil & Colombia friendlies

Bradley Barcola has been sidelined by an ankle injury, so Deschamps has chosen Kolo Muani and Maghnes Akliouche up front for his last call-up prior to the World Cup scheduled from June 11 to July 19.

Deschamps indicated that he plans to announce his World Cup roster on May 13.

Kolo Muani is riding high after netting a key goal for Tottenham Hotspur during their 3-2 Champions League triumph against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and joins eight other strikers in a group that surpasses FIFAs 26-player cap for the World Cup.

Deschamps decided to broaden his choices, ensuring rivalry stays fierce in the closing stages before the competition begins.

Marcus Thuram holds onto his position even though he has managed just one goal over the previous two months, and Akliouche, who has been a steady pick since September, remains involved while Deschamps reviews his forward choices.

Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier stands out as another key addition.

The Paris Saint-Germain custodian recently gave up his first-team spot to Matvei Safonov with his team but earned selection ahead of Lenses Robin Risser and Comos Jean Butez for the journey to the United States.