This Sunday, Lucas Chevalier will officially become a French international. The 24-year-old goalkeeper will start the Blues’ match against Azerbaijan,
already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
“I’m going to have to make a lot of changes because I think it’s time to do so, warned
Didier Deschamps at a press conference.
We played three days ago, we had a very long trip, there are players I want to see. Lucas Chevalier will be concerned in particular. Afterwards, I don’t have the same analysis as you on his difficulties. The 22 players will be involved in the final session this Saturday evening. There are no prohibitive problems for the players. »
It’s now been a year since the native of Calais has been regularly called up for the national team. However, he has never officially worn the rooster jersey.
Knight, boost or sledgehammer?
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. “The first selection, we remember it all our lives. I hope it will give him a boost of confidence for the rest of his season at PSG. He’s really a top goalkeeper.”judged Benoît Costil on RMC.
Azerbaijan-France, the probable lineups
Azerbaijan: Magomedaliev – Huseïnov, Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk, Abbasov – Baïramov, Makhmudov (c), Khaibulaev, Abdullazade – Dadashov.
France: Chevalier – Gusto, Konaté (c), L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez – Akliouche, Zaire-Emery, Thuram, Nkunku – Mateta, Ekitike.
