Jean-Philippe Mateta warns Zinédine Zidane

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By: Manu Tournoux

Jean-Philippe Mateta warns Zinédine Zidane

Left out of the last list of the Blues, Jean-Philippe Mateta does not intend to turn his back on the France team. The Crystal Palace striker, who had been selected for the 2026 World Cup, remains hopeful of quickly returning to the Blues as he confided exclusively to After England on RMC. “I know it’s not over”he said, determined to continue working to convince the new coach. The 29-year-old Frenchman intends to rely on his performances with Crystal Palace to return to the plans of the France team.

“I will do everything to rejoin the group. Playing for Zidane? It would be a dream, he is one of the best players in the history of the France team. It would be a dream, as it was a dream to play under Deschamps. I will do everything to be called up in November”added the 29-year-old striker. As a reminder, Mateta had an encouraging first international period, with six caps and two goals on the clock. The Blues will face Italy and Turkey in the Nations League on November 12 and 15.

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.