The 35-year-old striker takes advantage of the combined absence of Karim Benzema, forfeited for this rally, and Kylian Mbappé, weakened Thursday by an ENT infection according to Deschamps, to find playing time with the Blues, a first since his entry. in play against Switzerland in the round of 16 of the Euro (3-3, 5-4 pens) on June 28 in Bucharest.
For his 111th selection, the AC Milan striker is associated in attack with Antoine Griezmann and Christopher Nkunku, the Leipzig player who made his selection debut at 24.
In midfield, Deschamps opted for Aurélien Tchouaméni alongside the taulier Paul Pogba.
They will be supported on the wings by Theo Hernandez on the left and Kingsley Coman on the right.
Jules Koundé, Raphaël Varane and Lucas Hernandez form the defensive curtain in front of goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris.
Composition of the teams:
France: Lloris (cap.) - Koundé, Varane, L. Hernandez - Coman, Tchouaméni, Pogba, T. Hernandez - Griezmann - Nkunku, Giroud.
Coach: Didier Deschamps.
Ivory Coast: AB Sangare - Aurier (cap.), Boly, Bailly, Konan - I. Sangaré, Kessie, Seri - Zaha, Haller, Pepe.
Coach: Patrice Beaumelle (FRA).
Referee: Vitor Ferreira (POR).
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