Idman.biz
Before the matches against Ukraine (November 13) and Azerbaijan (November 16) in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, the head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, spoke about the importance of midfielder N'Golo Kante for the team.
Idman.Biz reports that the 34-year-old Frenchman has been playing for the Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad since 2023.
"I'm in contact with him. In the matches I watched, he was at the peak of his game. Kante appears on the field every three or four days. He can still potentially be in the starting lineup, and his call-up is proof of this.
He must maintain his position; he has a certain status and experience. When I call him, I want to give him a role, not just make him a part of the team. Considering what awaits us in this potentially decisive match, I am constantly thinking about him. The coaching staff and I are watching him, and he is always happy to wear the national team jersey," - Goal.com quotes Deschamps.
Kante has played seven games and scored one goal in Saudi Arabia this season.
