The lights will come on for France against Belgium on Monday night, but Jérémy Jacquet will not be part of the occasion. The Liverpool defender has been ruled out with a left hamstring problem after making an encouraging start to the international window.
Jacquet ruled out of Belgium match
France will face Belgium at 20:45 in their fourth Nations League fixture without the 21-year-old centre-back.
- Jacquet started France’s 1-0 win away to Belgium on 28 September.
- The former Rennes defender then kept his place for Friday’s 1-1 draw with Italy.
- He was left out of the matchday squad for Monday evening’s return meeting with Belgium.
- The French Football Federation confirmed that he is suffering from tightness in his left hamstring.
A setback after a promising camp
Jacquet had put together two convincing starts during the latest France gathering, showing the form that has carried him from Rennes to Liverpool. His absence removes one defensive option for the final Nations League meeting of the window, with France again taking on Belgium after their narrow victory in the first encounter.
