OGC Nice: Can Jonathan Clauss convince Zinédine Zidane to recall him to the French team?

Manu Tournoux of French Football Weekly examines whether OGC Nice wing-back Jonathan Clauss could earn a recall to the France national team under manager Zinédine Zidane. At 34, Clauss has impressed during the 2026-2027 season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in nine matches across all competitions, including a strong performance in a 5-2 victory against Stade Rennais.

Tournoux argues that Clauss's attacking profile aligns well with Zidane's tactical preference for high-positioned full-backs ahead of Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. Additionally, the writer highlights the struggles of competing right-backs Pierre Kalulu and Malo Gusto as factors that could bolster Clauss's candidacy before the squad announcement on November 6.