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France-Belgium: Jérémy Jacquet ruled out, Aimé Jacquet present at Stade de France

Jérémy Jacquet is ruled out for the France-Belgium match, while Aimé Jacquet attends the game in the stands.

5 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet will not be on the match sheet for the game between France and Belgium, scheduled for Monday at 20:45. According to L'Équipe, he is suffering from a strain in his left hamstring, preventing him from participating in the match.

Additionally, Aimé Jacquet, former coach of the French national team from 1993 to 1998 and World Champion, made an appearance at the Stade de France this evening. His presence focused on a reunion with Zinédine Zidane, who has taken on the role of national team coach. The moment was marked by warm embraces between the two men, as reported by RMC Sport.

The victory for the Blues was spectacular, as the players managed to overturn the situation against Belgium, scoring four goals after being down 1-0. L'Équipe noted that Michael Olise shone in this match, providing an assist and scoring twice after coming on, as highlighted by Zinédine Zidane after the game.

The atmosphere at the Stade de France was described as phenomenal, according to Le Figaro, and the highlights of the match, along with the reunion between Zidane and Aimé Jacquet, were captured in a slideshow illustrating the event.

Zinédine Zidane, speaking to TF1, also expressed his enthusiasm for the match, emphasizing the appeal of football represented by this victory. Reactions from spectators and former teammates following this performance were also noted, adding to the festive atmosphere that prevailed at the stadium.

In summary, this match not only allowed the Blues to deliver an excellent performance, but also served as a moment of nostalgia for fans, highlighting the connections between generations of coaches and players.

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