The day after tomorrow, Lucas Chevalier should officially become a French international. The 24-year-old goalkeeper should start the Blues’ match against Azerbaijan.
Indeed, the French team validated its ticket for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday evening, which will be jointly organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Didier Deschamps will therefore be able to carry out a large squad review on Sunday, at 6 p.m., in Baku.
According to RMC Sport, the Blues coach had already considered giving the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper a chance, in the event of qualification at the Parc des Princes. It’s now been a year since the native of Calais has been regularly called up for the national team.
Knight, first selection imminent
However, he has never officially worn the rooster jersey. Transferred last summer from Losc to PSG, Lucas Chevalier has had a complicated few weeks recently. Because of his average club performances and the controversy he has found himself at the heart of since last Sunday.
“He just needs to understand what club he is atexplained Kylian Mbappé at a press conference. He will acclimatize. His club, his coach, his teammates trust him. I’m not worried about him, PSG is the step above for him. he will get through it, he has the qualities to do so. »
