Lepaul, Jacquet, Restes: what can Zidane’s seven new faces expect? | OneFootball

Zinédine Zidane has named seven debutants for his opening France camp, with Türkiye up first on Friday at 20:45. According to Le Progres, all seven are in their first senior squad.

Behind Mike Maignan, Guillaume Restes of Toulouse and Jean Butez of Côme are the novice goalkeepers. Robin Risser withdrew with a rib injury after an initial call, so the number three berth is open.

Restes has a head start thanks to youth selections, while Butez, 31, arrives late for a first taste with France. Whether either gets on the pitch is uncertain.

Andy Diouf has impressed for Inter Milan at wing-back, despite being developed as a midfielder. He should see minutes, with Adrien Truffert, who has one cap, his only direct rival.

Jérémy Jacquet, established alongside Virgil van Dijk with the Reds, should have chances to push for a spot next to Dayot Upamecano or Maxence Lacroix. With William Saliba and Ibrahima Konaté absent, the former Rennes defender has a clear opening.

Leny Yoro, 20, was a late addition and will hope for a few minutes, with Zidane keen to look at younger options. Lucas Da Cunha, 25, is the biggest surprise and should rotate with Manu Koné in front of the defence after steady progress under Cesc Fabregas.

Up front, Estéban Lepaul, 26, faces fierce competition at centre-forward. After years moving between Lyon, Rennes, Angers and Epinal, last season’s Ligue 1 top scorer with 21 goals could still stand out from Mbappé and others.

Source: Le Progres

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