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Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been left out of France’s 23-man squad for Euro 2016.

The centre-back was banned by UEFA for an initial 30 days on April 28 following his failed drugs test after the Europa League tie against Manchester United in March. FIFA then extended that ban for the same period worldwide.

As it stands he’s isn’t suspended for the European Championships in his homeland, which start on June 10, but with a lengthy ban almost certain to follow France boss Didier Deschamps has decided to overlook him.

Sakho tested positive for a ‘fat burner’ off the governing body’s banned list of substances and didn’t ask for his B sample to be tested - effectively accepting UEFA’s initial findings.

(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

The investigation is ongoing with the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body expected to announce the date of a disciplinary hearing later this month.

Sakho will plead mitigating circumstances in a bid to lessen the extent of the suspension. The £18million defender could be sidelined for anything from six months to two years.