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‘Very good, very, very good’ – France manager Zinédine Zidane blown away by Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet

He is still only a rookie, but Jérémy Jacquet (21) already has all the makings of a star. Having already started against Belgium (0-1), the Frenchman was once again selected in the centre of Les Ble...

‘Very good, very, very good’ – France manager Zinédine Zidane blown away by Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet

France manager Zinédine Zidane was thoroughly impressed by Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet, describing his performance as "very good, very, very good" and "valiant" after the match against Italy. The 21-year-old rookie has already begun to establish himself as a potential star for Les Bleus. Jacquet started against Belgium, and was once again selected for the home game against Italy, which contributed to the Nations League group stage's third matchday.

Zidane praised Jacquet's bravery and his ability to venture far from his defensive line, while excelling in one-on-one situations. The Liverpool FC player has now caught the attention of Zidane, who has repeatedly expressed his satisfaction with Jacquet's performance.

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