Six years after his last appearance for the French team, Florian Thauvin experienced a return as unexpected as it was successful by scoring a goal just 70 seconds after coming into play against Azerbaijan (3-0) on Friday. At 32, the 2018 world champion honored his 11th selection in a context where few expected him, replacing Kylian Mbappé at the end of the match to write a new chapter with the Blues.
According to The Teamthe former Marseillais had already impressed the French staff even before the meeting, in particular thanks to his physical condition and a body fat rate of only 7.5% upon his arrival at Clairefontaine. Diligent, smiling, voluntary in training, Thauvin showed that he wanted to transmit positive energy and establish himself as a relay between generations. The staff rediscovered a more mature player, oriented towards others, and still fully capable of performing at a high level. Enough to consider a place in Didier Deschamps' list for the World Cup?
