Maxence Lacroix ruled out of the Blues' get-together

The French national team will have to cope without Maxence Lacroix for the upcoming get-together. The Chelsea defender is ruled out after a muscle tear, as reported by RMC Sport and Foot National. This absence adds to that of Manu Koné and weakens Zinédine Zidane's preparations ahead of the coach's second squad list.

Another withdrawal for Les Bleus

Maxence Lacroix will not be available for the upcoming fixtures. Suffering a muscle tear, he will be sidelined for several weeks, according to Foot National. This information has been confirmed by RMC Sport, which announces his withdrawal from the get-together. Le Parisien, for its part, mentions "a lot of uncertainty" surrounding this international period.

Zinédine Zidane is disappointed by this latest absence, reports Onze Mondial. The coach must unveil his second list next Friday, according to Foot Mercato. This list will conclude the group stage of the Nations League, adds Foot National.

Key players missing before Italy

This announcement comes after Koné's withdrawal, already reported in several media outlets. Les Bleus are suffering a string of physical setbacks ahead of the November get-together. Onze Mondial stressed as early as Wednesday that every minor physical issue raised fears of an absence.

The upcoming trip is set to be a tricky one: the French national team will face Italy in Milan on the 12th, as part of the Nations League, according to Foot Mercato. A second match is also scheduled during this international break, although the sources do not specify the opponent or the venue.