Jérémy Jacquet Wins Over Liverpool Fans
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French footballer Jérémy Jacquet, who plays for Liverpool, has already won over the club's fans. Supporters say his qualities are clear to see.
Jacquet has now been added to a pre-selection list for the France national team. The list was made by new coach Zinédine Zidane.
Other young players, including Truffert and Lepaul, were also named on the list. Many people say the selection includes some surprises.
Jacquet is a defender who has become popular with Liverpool fans this season. His performances have caught the attention of French football officials.
Before becoming a footballer, Jacquet reportedly could have followed a very different path. He might have become a magician instead of a professional player.
This is the first time Zidane has published a list as France's new coach. Fans and journalists are watching closely to see who will make the final squad.
For now, Jacquet's inclusion on the pre-selection list is seen as a strong sign of his rising reputation. His future with the France team remains uncertain, but interest in him is growing fast.
Vocabulary10 words
- qualities
- the good parts of someone's ability
- pre-selection
- a first list before the final choice
- officials
- people who manage or organize something
- magician
- a person who does tricks to entertain people
- reputation
- what people think about someone
- defender
- a player who stops the other team from scoring
- supporters
- people who support a team or player
- squad
- the group of players chosen for a team
- performances
- how well someone plays in games
- selection
- a group of people chosen from a larger group
Quiz
Answer key
1. Defender 2. Zinédine Zidane 3. A magician
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
French footballer Jérémy Jacquet, who plays for Liverpool, has already won over the club's _____.
Supporters say his qualities are clear to _____.
Jacquet has now been added to a _____ list for the France national team.
The list was made by new coach Zinédine _____.
Other young players, including Truffert and _____, were also named on the list.
Many people say the selection includes some _____.
Jacquet is a _____ who has become popular with Liverpool fans this season.
His performances have caught the attention of French football _____.
Before becoming a footballer, Jacquet reportedly could have become a _____ instead.
This is the first _____ Zidane has published a list as France's new coach.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think fans quickly notice a player's qualities?
- What makes a young player attractive to a national team coach?
- Do you think unusual past interests, like magic, can help athletes in sports?
- How important is it for a coach to include surprises in a first squad list?