France have left long-time captain Wendie Renard and all-time main goalscorer Eugenie Le Sommer out of their squad for Euro 2025.
Les Bleues will open their first match beneath Laurent Bonadei, who succeeded Herve Renard final yr, in opposition to England in Zurich on July 5.
They then tackle Wales and the Netherlands of their subsequent two fixtures in Group D, which seems to be essentially the most aggressive on the match.
They may accomplish that with out two of their most skilled gamers, after Lyon centre-back Renard and striker Le Sommer had been omitted from their 23-player squad.
Within the absence of Renard, who has 168 caps and has performed at each worldwide match because the 2011 World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain defender Griedge Mbock Bathy will put on the captain’s armband.
“She is an impressive individual, she brings folks collectively, she is unanimous,” Bonadei mentioned of Mbock Bathy’s appointment as skipper.
“All of the gamers are behind her. She can also be assisted by three vice-captains: [Sakina] Karchaoui, [Sandie] Toletti and [Grace] Geyoro. The selection was made naturally.”