Deschamps: Pogba should wait before returning to the national team

France national team coach Didier Deschamps has announced the squad for the upcoming matches against Eire and Germany. It made an impression that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba was missing from his squad. however, the manager defended his decision, saying Pogba must first get fit before donning the Roosters outfit again. "Pogba has gradually recovered and it's good that he has already recorded twenty minutes in the last match for Juventus.

But a return to the national team would be rather hasty, considering what the demands are here, regardless that he feels better than a few months ago. He still needs time," said Deschamps. Another big absentee from Deschamps' account is N'Golo Kante, with the manager opting to rely on Monaco's Youssef Fofana and Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara among his midfield selections.