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Actu Foot reported, citing L’Équipe, that players perceived the training sessions led by Zinédine Zidane as more intense than those of Didier Deschamps. According to the media, this difference was taken into account by PSG's staff to give Ousmane Dembélé some rest. https://t.co/OxvHhM3ahQ #Bleus #Zidane #PSG (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Bixente Lizarazu believed Kylian Mbappé was very effective in front of goal but contributed little defensively. He suggested that this could explain Zinédine Zidane's decision to place him on the left side and align Ousmane Dembélé centrally. According to Lizarazu, Dembélé was particularly suited to the high pressing desired by Zidane, but a striker for the French team needed to score more. He stated that Zidane should be trusted to find the right formula during an interview broadcast on Téléfoot. https://t.co/Hx59gqsz4v #Mbappé #Dembélé #Bleus (translated)

Actu Foot relayed a debate from the Late Football Club about Ousmane Dembélé. Alexandre Araujo estimated that his performances had not been matching his status for several months and that he had not been consistently at the level. Bertrand Latour responded that Dembélé's season had not yet started, that he had played twenty minutes per match at PSG, and that the debate could only focus on his performances with the national team. https://t.co/omDbtKDZNd #OusmaneDembélé #PSG #Football (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Thauvin had delivered an assist and Udol had scored, noting that the two players, whom he presented as forgotten by Zinédine Zidane with the Blues, had shone after three weeks of break. The account added that Lyon was heading towards its first defeat of the season in Ligue 1. https://t.co/Y6QknZjiWJ #Ligue1 #Football #ZinédineZidane (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Lucas Chevalier is now the sixth or seventh goalkeeper in the hierarchy of the French team. The account added that he has only played 45 minutes against Mallorca in a friendly in August since his last official appearance on January 23, citing L’Équipe. https://t.co/uMPaMzgsP4 #Bleus #Football #Ligue1 (translated)

Actu Foot stated, citing L’Équipe, that PSG was granting extra rest to Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes in order to preserve their freshness, based on their profile and the circumstances. The account clarified that the decision regarding Dembélé was not related to his performances with the French national team. #PSG #Dembélé #Mendes (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Brice Samba was not selected for the French national team for the first time in three years. The outlet wrote that the Rennes goalkeeper was not called up by Zinédine Zidane and that Robin Risser and Guillaume Restes were placed ahead of him in the hierarchy. It added that Samba remained focused on regaining his place in the discussions, citing L'Équipe. #Bleus #BriceSamba #Football (translated)

Actu Foot estimated that Michael Olise had a particularly successful international break. The account indicated that he had an average of 86/100 on Sorare over his last four matches, with a rating of 100/100 against Belgium. According to Actu Foot, Olise had been involved in all four matches for the Blues: he provided an assist against Turkey, scored against Belgium and Italy, and then netted two goals and provided an assist against Belgium. The account also announced that the Hyperglitch cards in Sorare were available. https://t.co/FfRH7mAabj #MichaelOlise #Bleus #Sorare (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Olivier Boscagli, pre-selected by Zidane, believed in his chances of joining the French team. The player explained that it was the first time he saw his name on a pre-list and that this prospect gave him hope. After watching the matches of Les Bleus, he was aware of the competition and said he had to give his best to hope to be called up one day. He also noted that Zidane had given opportunities to many new players and wondered why he couldn't benefit from it in turn, in comments reported by L'Équipe. #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football #Zidane (translated)

The assessment of the Blues at mid-term of the Judo World Championships is disappointing with only two bronze medals, highlighting a lack of performance compared to expectations, as the president of the French Federation calls for necessary changes for future competitions. #Judo #Mondiaux2026 #EquipeDeFrance (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Eduardo Camavinga had the support of Zinedine Zidane and José Mourinho. According to the account, Zidane believed that the Frenchman represented a rare profile of midfielder among the Blues, while his performances had pleased Mourinho, who was impressed by his talent in pre-season. Actu Foot cited Diario AS. https://t.co/106sYnzrsJ #Camavinga #Zidane #Mourinho (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Walid Acherchour estimated that the French team could win competitions in the coming years with Olise. Referring to the gathering played without Mbappé, he described Olise as the scorer and technical leader of the Blues, and designated him as their best player. He called for building the team around him, adding that no player had inspired him with as many emotions in the French jersey for a long time. Acherchour spoke on AfterRMC. #FiersdetreBleus #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Jérôme Rothen had strongly criticized Rayan Cherki, expecting more from him with the French national team. He believed that the player should not be placed on the same level as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise, and had stated that he was not fixating on him. Rothen also mentioned Cherki's comments about an exchange with Bettoni and his desire to come on to show what he could do. He wondered why the player had waited until the last 20 minutes of the match to show himself, after the first three matches. While acknowledging that there had been some good and some less good, Rothen judged that Cherki had not convincingly done enough to be an undisputed starter. #Cherki #Bleus #Football (translated)

The French team indicated that Michael Olise was involved in six of the seven goals scored by the Blues during their first gathering of the season. The player had played four matches, scored four goals, and delivered two assists. https://t.co/6cskHKS5Om #MichaelOlise #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that the France-Belgium match, won 4-1, had gathered 6.33 million viewers on TF1, with a viewership share of 33%. The account stated that the first four matches of the Zidane era all surpassed 6 million viewers: France-Italy, 7.17 million; Turkey-France, 6.82 million; Belgium-France, 6.39 million; and France-Belgium, 6.33 million. By comparison, Actu Foot indicated that the Blues' matches during the 2024-2025 Nations League attracted an average of 5 million viewers. #Zidane #EquipeDeFrance #Audiences (translated)