Wendie Renard's exclusion from the France squad for Euro 2025 shocked the women's football community, given her captaincy and 168 international caps. Manager Laurent Bonadei opted for four younger centre-backs who collectively had just 133 appearances. This strategy has paid off, with France finishing at the top of the challenging Group D. Young defenders Thiniba Samoura and Alice Sombath have been standout players, impressively filling the void left by veteran players who were injured. As the team prepares for a quarter-final against Germany, questions arise regarding player selections.
Wendie Renard's absence from the France squad for Euro 2025 shocked women's football, given her status as a captain and her 168 international caps.
France manager Laurent Bonadei selected four centre-backs with only 133 total appearances between them, a decision that initially puzzled observers.
Despite Renard's omission, France topped Group D in the Euro 2025, showcasing the emergence of young talents like Thiniba Samoura and Alice Sombath.
Samoura and Sombath's performances, complemented by injuries to experienced defenders, have contributed to France's strong showing in the tournament.
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