France's Kylian Mbappe left, and Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates Mbappe's goal against Austria.
France's Kylian Mbappe left, and Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates Mbappe's goal against Austria in their Nations League match against Austria at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France.
Tchouameni is 22 years old and has made just 13 Les Bleu appearances. Still, he plays with the maturity of a seasoned international, and, with Paul Pogba's move to Qatar in doubt, this is most encouraging news for Deschamps.
Claim his starting spot when France visits Denmark in Copenhagen on Sunday in the final game of the Nations League group stage and their last game before the World Cup.
It should be a competitive game as the Danes remain in contention for the top spot in Group 1 and a place in the final four for the title next year.
France, the defending champion, already lost its title in June and is trying to avoid relegation to the league's second division.
His solid performances and other circumstances have combined to boost Tchouaméni's international career.
He was affected by an extortion investigation involving his older brother, Mathias.
Like Mbappe and Martial, he was revealed at Monaco, which has one of Europe's best talent search systems.
Real Madrid paid 100 million euros ($97 million) for Tchouameni in the offseason and transferred Casemiro to Manchester United.
The fact that Madrid fans barely miss Casemiro is a testament to the ease with which Tchouameni has adapted to the team that leads the league with six straight wins.
He is a complete midfielder. But perhaps his greatest attribute is serenity.
The World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, in which he showed off as he had in international competition for years.
He has Kante's knowledge of when to release the ball quickly, sending it to a better-placed teammate.
With this, like Kanté, an opponent can hardly take the ball from him, and his composure allows him to evade the players who surround him in the penalty area.
He knows how to run to the opposite area and shoots without fear.
Thierry Henry's national record. Giroud and Tchouameni could have significant roles in Qatar.
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