It is a decision that makes a lot of talk. After defending the colors of the French team in all categories of young people, and even won a title of European champion with the U17 in 2015, Luca Zidane decided to represent Algeria, the country of origin of his illustrious paternal.
A few days later, the eldest son of “Zizou”, who plays as a goalkeeper on the side of Granada (2e Spanish division), was called by Vladimir Petkovic for the international window of October. On this occasion, the Fennecs will face Somalia and Uganda, respectively in Oran (October 9) and Tizi (October 14), on behalf of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
It remains to be seen whether Luca Zidane will know his first selection during this gathering. It will also be interesting to see the welcome which will be reserved for him by the Algerian locker room and people. It must be said that his choice to represent Algeria at 27 years old is debated.
“We will welcome him properly”
For Ilan Kebbal, also called by Petkovic, the presence of the son of the legend of the Blues ” is not weird “. “”
Luca Zidane is good, I know him a little. I am from Marseille, from time to time we were doing football together. We are very happy. I hope it’s going to go well ”he said in the mixed zone on Friday evening at the end of the victory of Paris FC against Lorient (2-0).
And the twirling of a Parisian winger to ensure that the porter is welcome: ” We will welcome him properly. He is a very good goalkeeper. I hope that we will seek the qualification (for the 2026 World Cup, editor's note) all together, with him too. Luca Zidane knows what to stick to.
