Zinédine Zidane France national team squad selection, Digi Mart USA News: Équipe de France coach Zinédine Zidane will unveil the names of the players selected for France’s final two Champions League group-stage matches, against Italy and Turkey, this Friday, two days from the date of publication.
At the first camp, a little over a month ago, the French side showed a very promising face, taking 10 points from a possible 12. Zidane might have wanted to keep the same players, but injuries mean that will simply not be possible.
There will inevitably be changes in attack. Ousmane Dembélé (thigh) has been ruled out, while Esteban Lepaul (ankle) has not played for two weeks, making his selection unlikely.
Marcus Thuram could return, but a new arrival could also be possible.
For a month, Stade Brestois has been pushing for the selection of Ludovic Ajorque. The experienced 32-year-old striker is in excellent form and has a distinctive profile that could serve the French team.
Brest coach Julien Lachuer, as he did after the 5-1 win over Angers in early October, again advocated for his striker’s selection, after Ajorque scored in Monday night’s 2-0 win at Lorient.
“We have very great players in France, Ludo is one of them,” Lachuer told Ligue 1+. “We have a great coach, we have to trust him.
If he needs him, he will answer the call. Ludo is a player who makes the team better.
He is not a superstar like some, but he has that football intelligence and team sense. If the coach needs a presence, someone who attracts the ball and makes others better, Ludo is available.”
