French team
When the Europa League roster was announced, Kante's inclusion caused a lot of discussion. As a 33-year-old veteran and playing in the Saudi League this season, Kante's form and ability have become the focus of attention. Famous commentator Zhan Jun pointed out in his analysis that the reason why the French team still chose Kante is mainly because they have not been able to find a perfect replacement for Kante's midfielders.
Zhan mentioned that despite Joan Armeni's impressive performances for Real Madrid, he recently suffered an injury which makes his comeback uncertain. Meanwhile, Camarvinga and Rabiot, although excellent midfielders, are not suited to the role of a trailing midfielder. In this case, France's options in the midfield position become limited.
Apart from Youssouf Fofana, who plays for Monaco, it is difficult for France to find any other suitable candidate at the back. Therefore, Kante's return is not to take the starting spot immediately, but to provide Deschamps with an option to replace him if necessary. According to Zhan, Kante's rich experience and ability are still valuable and he can help in the game depending on the situation.
Overall, Jen's analysis points to the fact that France's choice of Kante is based on reality, and that they are having trouble finding the perfect successor. Kante's experience and ability will be a great asset for France at the Euros.
