5 players who might not make France's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad

#3 Moussa Sissoko

Sissoko vies for the ball in the final of UEFA Euro 2016

Tottenham Hotspur player Moussa Sissoko has been transitioned into a central midfielder under Mauricio Pochettino at times, but has struggled to keep his place in the team, since Moussa Dembele's return from injury. A versatile player, Sissoko is also used on the flanks at times but has not impacted play enough to secure his spot.

With Blaise Matuidi, Paul Pogba, Corentin Tolisso, Adrien Rabiot, and N'Golo Kante all ahead of the Spurs star in Deschamps' list, it is unlikely that Sissoko will be travelling to Russia. Notably, Sissoko played in the Euro 2016 final in a midfield three alongside Matuidi and Pogba, as France lost 1-0 to Portugal in the final.

The 28-year-old has just the solitary goal and an assist to his name to show for his performances this season, and Deschamps will be eager to pick in-form players for the tournament.