Via US Soccer:
Will it be Chandler's forehead vs. Ribery's....face?
France head coach Laurent Blanc has named a 22-man roster for the upcoming match against the U.S. Men’s National Team on Nov. 11. Blanc calls in a formidable squad for the countries’ first meeting since 1979, with Ballon d’Or nominees Eric Abidal and Karim Benzema among the headliners. The U.S. Men’s National Team will release its roster on Thursday.
FRANCE ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (3): Cédric Carrasso (Bordeaux), Hugo Lloris (Lyon), Steve Mandanda (Marseille)
DEFENDERS (7): Eric Abidal (Barcelona), Matthieu Debuchy (Lille), Jérémy Mathieu (Valencia), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Adil Rami (Valencia), Anthony Réveillère (Lyon), Mamadou Sakho (PSG)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Yohan Cabaye (Newcastle), Alou Diarra (Marseille), Florent Malouda (Chelsea) Yann M’Vila (Rennes), Marvin Martin, (Sochaux), Samir Nasri (Manchester City)
FORWARDS (6): Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kevin Gameiro (PSG), Jérémy Ménez (PSG), Loïc Rémy (Marseille), Franck Ribéry (Bayern Munich), Olivier Giroud (Montpellier)
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Posted by Jared on 2011/11/03 at 9:39 AM
It will definitely be a beatdown unless the US bunkers up Bob Bradley style.
Posted by Jared on 2011/11/03 at 10:54 AM
I would like to state that it will be even uglier than I imagined if Rogers and Orozco-Fiscal get on the field against France. Maybe someone hacked the US Soccer twitter feed and included those 2 as a joke.
Posted by GeorgeCross on 2011/11/03 at 11:33 AM
Not sure about that. They were hardly impressive during the ECQ. If Klinsmann plays his strongest team I think it will be tighter than you’d think. What interests me is how this US team handles playing in the Stade de France, and how well they can retain possession.
Posted by Jared on 2011/11/03 at 12:33 PM
It’s true that France haven’t been impressive but to me the US has been even less impressive. The US has struggled against every team they’ve played under Klinsmann and they haven’t all been French caliber.
Posted by Antonio H. on 2011/11/03 at 12:43 PM
The only thing weve stuggled with honestly is scoring. You might be having HES(high-expectation syndrome). I don’t blame you though :>
Posted by Jared on 2011/11/03 at 12:55 PM
I thought with the exception of Belgium that there were defensive lapses that would be punished against better opposition.
Posted by Union on 2011/11/03 at 9:40 AM
That looks like France’s top squad. Anyone left off that I’m forgetting?
Posted by dth on 2011/11/03 at 9:45 AM
Sagna, Mexes and Evra?
I don’t follow la France has much as I used to.
Posted by Jared on 2011/11/03 at 9:54 AM
Evra has been pretty poor with Man Utd this season.
Posted by John on 2011/11/03 at 10:06 AM
“He needs a rest. He is affected by a family drama which will prevent him from being with us,” Blanc said.
On Evra.
Posted by jwrandolph on 2011/11/03 at 10:18 AM
Sagna has a broken leg
Posted by EFG on 2011/11/04 at 5:06 AM
Mexes has a broken hand.
Posted by Alessandro on 2011/11/04 at 9:55 PM
Evra, Mexes, Gourcuff, Sagna.
Evra’s brother died, he is excused
Mexes broke his hand
Sagna broke his leg
Gourcuff just came back from injury and has not impressed
Posted by Union on 2011/11/03 at 9:54 AM
Forgot about Evra.
Posted by Antonio H. on 2011/11/03 at 10:54 AM
There’s a statement on ussoccer.com by JK on the current role of Agudelo and Bunbury in the national team. Neither were called in at the moment due to the playoffs but USSF and MLS made an agreement to release players, especially ones that may be involved in the final.
Posted by Jared on 2011/11/03 at 10:56 AM
Even if New York makes it there, I highly doubt Agudelo is involved unless you consider sitting on the bench for 90 minutes an involvement.
Posted by Antonio H. on 2011/11/03 at 11:43 AM
I’m thinking JK is leaning towards putting Juan(and Teal) with the u-23s.
Posted by GeorgeCross on 2011/11/03 at 10:55 AM
Clubs are going to regret not signing Sakho prior to the PSG takeover. I am sure any potential offer will be match by the new owners. And the other France player to watch is M’Vila. Exactly the sort of player that the US (and England for that matter) is crying out for.
Cabaye has also caught the eye at Newcastle United this season. Pardew has got a tidy little player there.
Posted by Antonio H. on 2011/11/03 at 11:42 AM
Cabaye is a baller. He and Tiote remind me of some old school 4-4-2 pairings.
Posted by GeorgeCross on 2011/11/03 at 11:46 AM
How France would love a “Carré Magique” now, eh?
Posted by Antonio H. on 2011/11/03 at 11:54 AM
with an extra helping of Platini, indeed
Posted by msg24365 on 2011/11/03 at 1:08 PM
Looking at the French website — French for goalkeepers — “gardiens”. Much cooler, imo.
I hope Benzema and Ribery play substantial minutes. The US defense needs more work against top flight attackers.
Posted by Dinho on 2011/11/04 at 3:25 PM
“Hey You GUYS!”