Quentin Ndjantou, an 18-year-old forward from the Paris Saint-Germain academy, was initially on the list of players called up to the French national team for the U20 World Cup, which runs from September 22 to October 20. However, PSG decided to keep him with the club, according to Le Parisien.
“With so many injuries currently, especially in the attacking positions (Dembélé, Doué, Barcola), PSG preferred to keep him with the club to prepare for upcoming matches. He has even been promoted to train with Luis Enrique’s first team. Instead of joining the national team on Tuesday evening, he participated in training this afternoon, the day after PSG’s defeat in the “Clasico” against Marseille (0-1).”
Several other young players were also present at the first team training session: Mathis Jangeal (17), Yanis Khafi (19), and Wassim Slama (16).
This is perhaps a disappointment for Ndjantou, who misses out on a special event. However, it is also a sign of confidence from PSG, who want him to be part of the first team squad and contribute to its development. It is also a great opportunity to impress coach Luis Enrique and his staff. It’s hard to complain.
It’s worth noting that Noham Kamara, an 18-year-old defender also called up for this U20 World Cup, was able to join the French U20 team. This is understandable, given that there are no injuries in that position, unlike the situation in the Paris Saint-Germain attack.
