France manager Didier Deschamps spoke before Friday’s game with Italy about using the Nations League as an opportunity to test new players, and after their 3-1 defeat in Paris, that plan has not changed.
Egypt striker Mohamed Salah’s breathtaking season for Liverpool will further cement his place in the upper echelon of African stars, so it’s a shame he’ll never win the Ballon d’Or unless he plays in a major tournament…