Bernabeu Buzz! Inter Winger Diouf Earns First France Call-Up as Left-Back Conversion Begins

According to Milan Sport, Andy Diouf has earned the trust of Inter Milan; new France head coach Zidane wants to convert him to left-back. Chivu moved him from midfield to the right flank—within just two months, a long-shot idea turned into a proven choice. He temporarily steps away from midfield to fill in for Dumfries at Inter and earns his first call-up to the France national team. Previously limited to Olympic appearances and never selected by Deschamps, Diouf always said, 'My time will come.' After Deschamps stepped down, Zidane took over the helm, and Diouf's dream came true. At the Champions League match at Bernabeu against his former club Real Madrid, he may yet persuade Zidane. At his first press conference, Zidane noted that Diouf's playing style at Inter differs but expressed a desire for him to play left-back—similar to Truffier—for a position where France has long lacked depth. Though Diouf remains a long way from returning to midfield, the call-up represents growth and fulfillment for him.