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Matthieu Udol expresses disappointment at France squad omission

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Matthieu Udol expresses disappointment at France squad omission

Summary

Matthieu Udol of RC Lens voiced disappointment after not making the final France squad for the upcoming international break. After Lens’ 2-1 defeat to AS Monaco, Udol, who featured in the expanded squad, expressed his desire to compete at the national level, stating he would work harder to earn future call-ups. This comes after a challenging career with multiple injuries and his recent move to Lens, where he is set to play in the UEFA Champions League. Left-back remains a focus for coach Zinédine Zidane, who selected other players in that position.

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By the Numbers

•Udol did not make the final cut for the France squad.
•RC Lens lost 2-1 to AS Monaco before the squad announcement.
•Udol has never been called up to the France national team.
•He aims to improve for future opportunities with the national team.
•Zidane has opted for Adrien Truffert and Andy Diouf for left-back.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lens’ Matthieu Udol admits ‘disappointment’ at France squad omission

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Matthieu Udol (30) featured on Zinédine Zidane’s expanded France squad for the upcoming international break, however, he failed to make the final cut. Speaking to Ligue 1 Plus after RC Lens’ 2-1 ...
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