PARIS (AP) — Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele was recalled to the France squad on Thursday after an absence of more than two years, with coach Didier Deschamps keen to use his speed and versatility in attack for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Dembele, who helped France win the World Cup in 2018, last played for his country in November of that year against the Netherlands.
“He’s always been an interesting player and he also has the capacity to play in several attacking positions,” Deschamps said. “He’s got his athletic qualities back and he’s always had the ability to make a difference.