Florian Thauvin, captain of RCLens, made his start to the season a real spectacle, which reignited discussions about his possible return to the France team. In just eight Ligue1 matches, the 33-year-old scored four goals and provided eight assists, making him one of the most prolific players in the championship. His performances, praised by the media and supporters, seem to have attracted the attention of coach Zinedine Zidane, according to comments from RMC consultant Christophe Dugarry.
Dugarry, who has close links with Zidane, expressed his admiration for Thauvin's form. “He has performances that deserve to be recognized, I wish him to continue to be selected,” he declared. He also suggested that the current situation of the selection could be favorable to a return of the Lensois, citing the example of the recent inclusion of Lépaul during a gathering. Although Dugarry has no inside information, he pointed out that Zidane seems to favor players who are in good shape and in an impeccable state of mind, criteria that Thauvin fulfills perfectly.
The context of the French selection, however, remains competitive. The offensive places are occupied by talents like KylianMbappé, MichaelOlise, OusmaneDembélé, DésiréDoué, RayanCherki and MaghnesAkliouche. However, Thauvin's versatility and experience could constitute an additional asset for the collective's defense. His ability to play in multiple attacking positions and his leadership on the pitch match the expectations of Zidane, who has recently rewarded in-form players at his rallies.
France's upcoming fixtures, which include two Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey, will provide Thauvin with an opportunity to shine. If his level of play remains constant, it is likely that Zidane will not be able to ignore his potential. Thauvin's return to the blue jersey, after his time in Marseille and his return to Ligue1, would represent a great success for the RCLens captain and for the French selection. Lensois supporters are impatiently waiting to see if the RMC consultant is right: Zidane's next call could well see Thauvin's name reappear among the Blues.