Zidane bets on Adrien Truffert's full‑back after Old Trafford

Zinédine Zidane promoted left‑back Adrien Truffert as a starter for the French national team during the latest international window, playing him against Turkey (1‑0 win in Izmit) and Italy (1‑1 at the Stade de France). Truffert provided his first assist of the season with Bournemouth.

A season marked by the Cherries

The full‑back, coming from Stade Rennais, finished the season with the Cherries by scoring one goal and delivering five assists, which clearly caught “Zizou”’s attention.

Truffert capitalised on a mistake by his fellow French teammate Leny Yoro, who slipped at Old Trafford, to win the ball and feed Marcus Tavernier for the breakaway goal in the 43rd minute, after Rayan opened the scoring in the 38th.

Bournemouth’s victory ended with a 3‑0 scoreline against the Red Devils, the English side scoring in the 38th, the 43rd and a third goal credited to Evanilson in the 71st.

Leny Yoro, aged twenty, made his debut with the Blues during Zidane’s fourth match against Belgium, a 4‑1 victory on October 5 at Saint‑Denis.

By being started against Turkey in Izmit and against Italy at the Stade de France, Truffert confirms Zinédine Zidane’s confidence, who selected him as the pillar of the left flank.

This progression shows that he has clearly caught Zinédine Zidane’s eye, reinforcing his status as the French manager’s protégé.