While Saliba manages his recovery, Dembele is set to be integrated back into the fold following a period of rest. The PSG winger was left on the bench during the recent 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast, having been granted extra time to recover from a gruelling Champions League final victory against Arsenal. Deschamps has now confirmed that the explosive attacker is in line for a starting role in the final warm-up fixture on Monday.
When asked directly if the former Barcelona man would be in the lineup, Deschamps said: “Yes, like other players. Ousmane is one of the players, like Desire (Doue), who didn’t play after the final. I felt it was important for him to recover.” The return of the Ballon d’Or winner’s pace and trickery will be a welcome sight for a French side looking to find their rhythm.
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