If there was still any doubt about the number 2 position behind Mike Maignan in the France team, it should be lifted against Azerbaijan on Sunday (6 p.m.), the last match of World Cup qualifying. Having qualified since last night and this great success over Ukraine (4-0), the Blues will present themselves in Baku with a light spirit. This should also be an opportunity for Lucas Chevalier to make his big debut. He passed Brice Samba and could well experience his baptism of fire.
According to information from RMC SportDidier Deschamps already had this idea in mind for this gathering, as he had offered playing time to Samba against Greece in November 2023, once qualification for the Euro was validated. This option was reinforced by yesterday’s scenario. Called up to the national team for a year now, the Parisian has never had the opportunity to wear the French jersey with the A’s, he who is having a complicated first few months at PSG, in addition to being at the heart of a controversy after a like (since deleted) linked to the far right.
