Big Names Set To Miss Out On France Euro 2016 Squad

France boss Didier Deschamps will name his 23-man Euro 2016 squad tonight, and according to reports he's set to raise some eyebrows.

The host nation has already omitted Real Madrid frontman Karim Benzema, with a few more expected.

According to Julien Laurens of BT Sport and ESPN, Hatem Ben Arfa among others will not make the cut.

Ben Arfa is a surprising absentee considering his recent form. He's resurrected his career after his turbulent spell in England, the former Newcastle and Hull player has already bagged 17 goals in 32 appearances for Ligue 1 side Nice.

Though, as further reports suggest Bayern Munich's loanee Kingsley Coman is not a bad replacement. The talented winger has showed a glimpse of his potential during Bayern's title win and Champions League run-in.

The official squad will be announced this evening.

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Topics: Euro 2016, Football, France

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