Five players who could feature in the premiere

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Context

Jérémy Jacquet, recently transferred from Stade Rennais FC to Liverpool FC, has quickly earned his place in the Premier League team, strengthening his bid for the French team. Ismaëlo Ganiou, trained at RC Lens, also showed promising performances, which could allow him to make his debut with the Blues. These players represent the future of French football and their selection could mark the start of a new era.

Why it matters

The selection of Zinédine Zidane for the France team marks a significant turning point, as he seeks to renew the squad after the Deschamps era. The integration of young talents like Jérémy Jacquet and Ismaëlo Ganiou could not only strengthen the team, but also revitalize the approach to French football in the run-up to Euro 2028. This also underlines the growing importance of players from Ligue 1 in the international landscape.

Key points

• Five players who could feature in the premiere.
• Zidane presents his first list: five young players in the club could get their first call-up with the Blues while the coach intends to mark a break with the Deschamps era.
• FEATURE | Five players who could feature in Zinédine Zidane’s first France squad - Yahoo Sports.

This Friday, from the headquarters of the French Football Federation (FFF), Zinédine Zidane must unveil his first list of players at the head of the France team. The opportunity for the legendary No. 10 to make a turning point compared to the Didier Deschamps era and open the door to new faces with a view to a cycle geared towards Euro 2028. Five names come back with insistence: Jérémy Jacquet, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Dayann Methalie, Andy Diouf and Estéban Lepaul.

Jérémy Jacquet – Liverpool FC – At just 21 years old, Jacquet had a spectacular first summer. Transferred from Rennes to Liverpool for a fee of around €64 million, he quickly established himself in the Premier League: starting five times in the first six matches of the season and even regularly partnering Virgil van Dijk in the center of the Reds' defense. He also played 45 minutes in the 3-1 success against Tottenham in the English League Cup. His meteoric progress at club pleads in favor of a first call-up to the Blues.

Ismaëlo Ganiou – RC Lens – Trained at RC Lens, the Franco-Burkinabe Ismaëlo Ganiou took off after experiences at Calcio Padova then on loan at Annecy FC. Returning to Lens, he was integrated into Pierre Sage's squad at the start of winter 2025 and established himself as a major player among the Sang et Or. Young and promising, Ganiou represents one of the defensive options likely to bring new blood to the French hinge.

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Dayann Methalie – Sunderland AFC – At 20, Methalie was the center of a summer soap before joining Sunderland. The former Toulouse FC player has revealed himself as a fast and powerful left-back, a profile sought after in the national team. If his debut in England was timid (one appearance in six possible matches), his potential remains obvious and a first selection now seems a question of timing.

Andy Diouf – Inter Milan – Andy Diouf, 23, has reached a milestone since his arrival at Inter. After notable spells at Basel and Lens, he was repositioned by Cristian Chivu as a right attacking midfielder and shone in this position. Powerful, technical and versatile, Diouf surprised with his ability to adapt and asserts himself as a credible candidate for a call-up under Zidane.

Estéban Lepaul – Stade Rennais FC – An atypical career for Lepaul, who was still playing in the National team two and a half years ago. Failed by Olympique Lyonnais in his early days, he climbed the ranks - from SCO Angers to Rennes - and was crowned top scorer in Ligue 1 during the 2025-26 season with 21 goals. At 26, author of his first European appearances this season, Lepaul embodies the fully mature player who could reach the final level: a first call-up in Blue.

At a time when Zidane intends to instill a new dynamic, these five players bring together freshness, club form and complementary profiles. All have arguments to appear in this first list, which could announce a notable renewal of the workforce in view of the upcoming deadlines for the Blues.

The rest

Zinédine Zidane will unveil his first list of players, and the performances of young talents in Ligue 1 will be closely scrutinized. The choices he makes could influence the direction of the national team for future competitions, notably Euro 2028. Supporters hope to see these new recruits bring a positive impact in future matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the score of the France vs Liverpool FC match?

The article does not mention a score for a match between France and Liverpool FC.

How does the selection of Zinédine Zidane impact the ranking of the French team?

The article indicates that the selection aims to open the door to new faces with a view to a cycle geared towards Euro 2028, but does not specify an immediate impact on the ranking.

When will the French team's next match take place?

The article does not provide information on the French team's next match.

Which players are mentioned for Zinédine Zidane's first selection?

The players mentioned are Jérémy Jacquet, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Dayann Meth

alie, Andy Diouf and Estéban Lepaul.

What is the current situation of Jérémy Jacquet at Liverpool FC?

Jérémy Jacquet started five times in the first six matches of the season and played 45 minutes in a Coupe de la Ligue match.

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