The date has not yet been officially set. Just like the way of announcing it. This shows the vagueness that reigns around Thierry Henry’s Blues list for the Olympic Games (July 24-August 9), which should end all suspense around May 20, or even a little later. Conversely, Didier Deschamps will deliver his group for the Euro (June 14-July 14) to the TF1 8 p.m. news on May 16.
As for Henry’s squad, it’s also difficult to project. Between what he wanted, like his president Philippe Diallo, namely the “best possible team” and what he will have at his disposal, there risks being a big gap. Kylian Mbappé, global star and captain of the Blues, should, barring any surprises, be blocked by Real Madrid, his future club, while Olivier Giroud, keen to make the Olympics, will sign up with Los Angeles and therefore he will be difficult, even almost impossible, to follow the Euro Olympics.
As for the outlines of his list, Thierry Henry will reveal a list of 18 players and 4 reserves. In this squad, three players aged over 23 can be included. Hence the candidacies, official or not, of Mbappé, Giroud, Griezmann, Rabiot, Konaté, Pavard or even Lacazette and Benzema. The preparation of the Olympic Blues will begin on June 17 in Clairefontaine, with an internship in the South-West, before a first preparation match on July 4. Entry into contention on July 24 against the USA. Didier Deschamps, unconvinced by the idea of seeing a player go on to the Euro Olympics, will necessarily be involved in discussions with his partner from the 1998 world champions. One thing is certain, the A’s will have priority over the Olympic team.
