The hairs are standing on end.
The prospect of the Paris Olympics is making many French players excited. Kylian Mbappé, Olivier Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann have all expressed their love for the tricolor flag and their willingness to defend the blue jersey in pursuit of an Olympic medal. Thierry Henry is ready to listen to them if we believe Le Parisien…
🔵 INFO LE PARISIEN | The coach of the French Olympic team, Thierry Henry, plans to call up three players over 23 for the Games and is considering Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Olivier Giroud as his top choices ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/N2uy51A26c
— Le Parisien (@le_Parisien) March 11, 2024
According to the Parisian newspaper, the coach of the French youth team indeed intends to give priority to the three world champions from 2018 for the three spots he has for players over 23. Henry has even made the presence of Mbappé and Griezmann “a goal”, while the Milan striker “is held in high esteem” by the former Arsenal striker.
On paper, it sounds tempting. But what about Tel, Wahi, Kalimuendo, Barcola, and Cherki?
Mbappé, Griezmann, and Giroud at the Olympics: a Dream Team and some casualties.
