Belgium-France: The official line-up of the Blues is down, Zidane changes (almost) everything

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By: Manu Tournoux

Belgium-France: The official line-up of the Blues is down, Zidane changes (almost) everything

Discover the team composition of the Blues to face Belgium this Monday (8:45 p.m.) in the Nations League.

Three days after the victory in Turkey (0-1) for Zinedine Zidane’s very first as coach, the France team travels to Belgium this Monday evening, as part of the 2e Nations League Day.

For this meeting, Zinedine Zidane has, as announced, decided to rotate. The new coach of the Blues made no less than nine changes in his starting XI compared to that against Turkey.

Only Mike Maignan, who will wear the captain’s armband against the Red Devils, and Maxence Lacroix have retained their place. Note the first selections of Andy Diouf, JĂ©rĂ©my Jacquet and Lucas Da Cunha. EstĂ©ban Lepaul is making his first start after his first cap on Friday.

The eleven of France: Maignan – Kalulu, Jacquet, Lacroix, Diouf – Camavinga, Da Cunha, Akliouche – Doué, Lepaul, Barcola.

Belgium’s eleven: Lammens – Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, Seys – Tielemans, Lavia – Moreira, De Bruyne, Godts – De Ketelaere.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.