We are a little over 24 hours away from the big announcement, that of the list of the French team for the 2026 World Cup. As tradition dictates, it is in the 8 p.m. news, on TF1, that Didier Deschamps will reveal the identity of the players selected for the great adventure in the United States.
Unless there are any surprises, the coach should give 26 names. And one of the issues concerns the role of third goalkeeper. Behind the holder Mike Maignan and his understudy Brice Samba, the Blues staff would ask themselves some questions, according to RMC.
A few months ago, Lucas Chevalier seemed essential. But the former Lille player lost his starting place at PSG, and he ended the season with a thigh injury. That’s a lot of negatives heading into the World Cup. The situation is a bit the same for Alphonse Areola, who has lost credit at West Ham.
Didier Deschamps would have decided for Lloris
Who could be the lucky one? Hugo Lloris had recently proposed his candidacy, to bring his experience to Didier Deschamps’ group, without having any pretensions in terms of playing time. According to RMC, which contacted the entourage of the 2018 world champion, the coach should not summon his former captain.
The situation could open the door to the summoning of a new kid. And all eyes are on Robin Risser, the RC Lens goalkeeper, elected this week as the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1. Franck Raviot, the goalkeeping coach, has visited Bollaert several times to supervise him…
