Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix will be one of those players who believe they have an outside chance of making the World Cup, and want to maximise that. Firstly, that means playing well at club level, which can only be a benefit to Oliver Glasner.
Yet there’s also PR to be done, with those around Lacroix are tasked with getting his name out there. The theory being that the more Didier Deschamp’s hears about picking the defender, the better chance he’ll have.
The 25-year-old hasn’t made an appearance for France’s senior side yet, so it looks like a long shot. Deschamps has the players he trusts and doesn’t often go beyond that.
Injuries are of course possible, and the Crystal Palace star needs to be positioned to take advantage.
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France’s RMC today have an article on his desire to player for his country.
RMC point out Lacroix is the most used Eagles player, and they’ve spoken to members of his entourage. All of those go unnamed, with the first one saying: “Oliver Glasner’s presence was decisive in bringing Maxence to the club. The coach knows him well, he knows his style, his potential for improvement, and his consistency. Maxence is a very reliable player.”
The second adds: “Maxence is the epitome of seriousness. He’s focused. He gives himself the means to achieve his ambitions. The Premier League is part of that, because he always wants to improve.”
And finally, on those France ambitions: “It’s normal, he wants to test himself against the best and reach the highest level possible.”
RMC also state several major European clubs are interest in the Crystal Palace player. The defender recently spoke about how happy he’s been in London.
Lacroix’s contract with the Premier League club runs until 2029, so there’s no worry in that regard.
