Zidane left out Chelsea's Gusto over defensive doubts, L'Équipe says

📰 A report says Zidane left Chelsea's Malo Gusto out of the France squad because of doubts over his defending. 📌 Key points 🇫🇷 Gusto was left out of Zidane's first France squad. 🛡️ L'Équipe says Zidane has concerns about his defending. 🔁 Koundé and Kalulu were picked at right-back. 📈 A recall is possible if he improves at Chelsea. 🔵 Gusto is expected to start against Bournemouth. 📝 What happened 🗞️ According to L'Équipe, Zidane and his staff felt Gusto did not provide enough guarantees defensively. Gusto played at the 2026 World Cup under Didier Deschamps but missed out on the first squad of the Zidane era. 🔁 Zidane chose Jules Koundé (57 caps) and Pierre Kalulu (5 caps) at right-back. Gusto has 16 caps. 📈 Maxifoot reports that Gusto must show more defensive solidity at Chelsea to push for a return. 🔵 The Pride of London expects Gusto to start against Bournemouth this weekend, with Marco Palestra and Reece James both injured. 📊 By the numbers • Gusto's caps: 16 • Koundé's caps: 57 • Kalulu's caps: 5 • Gusto's age: 23 🔭 Why it matters Chelsea have conceded 12 goals in five league games, so the debate over Gusto's defending mirrors the team's own problem. Bournemouth is his first chance to answer Zidane. Chelsea host Bournemouth on 10 October and face Everton on the 17th.