Official | Maxence Lacroix earns first senior France call-up to replace Arsenal’s William Saliba | OneFootball

Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix (25) has replaced Arsenal’s William Saliba (24) in Didier Deschamps’ 25-man squad for Les Bleus’ upcoming US tour, as announced by the French FA. Lacroix is called up by Les Bleus for the first time in his career. Saliba reportedly suffers from recurring pain in his left ankle, which requires treatment and a rest period of ten days.

Les Bleus will get an early feel of America before the 2026 World Cup with a couple of friendly games held on the Eastern seaboard. First, Les Bleus will face Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium on Thursday 26 March. Then, France will play Colombia at Landover’s Northwest Stadium on Sunday 29 March.

France players will convene at Clairefontaine on Monday before flying stateside on Tuesday.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval