UPDATE 1-Soccer-Vieira and Ribery back in France squad

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By Bertrand Boucey

PARIS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Patrick Vieira and Franck Ribery were recalled to the France squad on Thursday for a World Cup qualifier in Romania after recovering from long-term injuries.

The 22-man squad does not include Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri, who has just recovered from a knee injury.

"Samir is back playing but he is still not fully fit," coach Raymond Domenech told reporters.

Vieira and Ribery missed France's first two World Cup qualifiers in September, a 3-1 defeat in Austria and a 2-1 win over Serbia in Paris.

Former captain Vieira suffered a thigh injury in late May and did not play at Euro 2008 because of the injury, although he was in the squad.

"We all know how important Patrick is. He is one of the best midfielders in Europe. When he plays at his best, he is indispensable to us," Domenech said.

The inspirational Ribery left the pitch because of an ankle injury in the early minutes of France's last game in Switzerland in June, a 2-0 defeat by Italy that sent them packing after the group stage.