Juventus defender Patrice Evra has recived a late call-up to the France national team.

Coach Didier Dechamps has selected the 35-year-old after fellow left back Layvin Kurzawa had to quit the squad after he suffered a problem with his groin.

Les Bleus play Sweden in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, followed by a friendly with Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

Juventus defender Patrice Evra has recived a late call-up to the France national team.

Coach Didier Dechamps has selected the 35-year-old after fellow left back Layvin Kurzawa had to quit the squad after he suffered a problem with his groin.

Les Bleus play Sweden in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, followed by a friendly with Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

The call is said to be a surprise one as the Coach was expected to select 22-year-old Monaco left back Benjamin Mendy over Evra after having publicly stated that he needed to focus on youth in preparation for the 2018 World Cup.

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