Jeremy Jacquet misses France clash with injury as Leny Yoro makes debut
Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet was withdrawn from France's squad against Belgium due to a hamstring issue, with Man Utd's Leny Yoro earning his first senior cap.
Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet was ruled out of France's starting XI for their clash with Belgium at the Stade de France. The decision was made as a precaution after the defender felt tightness in his left hamstring in the hours leading up to kickoff.
The coaching staff opted to rest him to avoid any further aggravation, given his heavy workload in the Nations League where he completed 90 minutes in both the victory against Belgium and the draw with Italy.
In his absence, Manchester United defender Leny Yoro was selected to partner in the heart of the French defense. This appearance marked a significant milestone for Yoro, who earned his senior international debut for Les Bleus.
Jacquet is now set to return to Merseyside for further assessment by the Liverpool medical team. The timing is concerning for Andoni Iraola, as the club prepares for a high-stakes Premier League match against table-toppers Manchester City this Sunday. Currently sitting sixth in the standings, Liverpool faces significant pressure to close the gap on the leaders.