Robin Risser set for inclusion in France World Cup squad

TL;DR

Robin Risser, a 21-year-old goalkeeper from RC Lens, is expected to be included in France's World Cup squad. His selection comes amid uncertainty regarding the third-choice goalkeeper position, previously thought to be secured by Lucas Chevalier.

Key points

Robin Risser is a 21-year-old goalkeeper from RC Lens.
He is expected to be included in France's World Cup squad.
Lucas Chevalier's recent performance issues have affected his selection chances.
Mike Maignan will be the starting goalkeeper for France.
Risser enters the tournament uncapped at the international level.

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Robin Risser set for inclusion in France World Cup squad

RC Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser (21) is set for inclusion in France’s World Cup squad, as per a report from Onze Mondial.

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Didier Deschamps’ pick for third-choice goalkeeper for this summer’s World Cup, set to be held in North America. Lucas Chevalier had looked nailed on for the role, however, his fall from grace at Paris Saint-Germain and demotion to No.2, behind Matvey Safonov, could now cost him his place, Onze Mondialunderstands.

Mike Maignan will be the No.1 pick, ahead of Stade Rennais’ Brice Samba. Risser looks set to be third-choice, despite the Lens goalkeeper going into this summer’s tournament uncapped at international level.

There had been rumours of Hugo Lloris coming out of international retirement in order to take a place in France’s squad, whilst Como’s has also been cited as a potential solution. However, it is Risser, recently named in the UNFP’s Ligue 1 Team of the Season, who looks likely to board the plane to North America. Deschamps announces his 26-man squad tonight (Thursday).

Q&A

Who is Robin Risser and why is he being included in the France World Cup squad?

Robin Risser is a 21-year-old goalkeeper from RC Lens, set to be included in France's World Cup squad due to uncertainty around the third-choice goalkeeper position.

What happened to Lucas Chevalier's chances for the World Cup squad?

Lucas Chevalier's chances have diminished due to his recent demotion to No.2 at Paris Saint-Germain, which has opened the door for Risser's inclusion.

Who are the other goalkeepers in the France World Cup squad?

Mike Maignan is expected to be the No.1 goalkeeper, followed by Brice Samba, with Robin Risser likely taking the third-choice spot.