German top-flight soccer league - Thierry Henry suggests Leipzig's Lukeba for the Olympic team.
RB Leipzig defender, Lukeba, is set to join the French Olympic team. Coach Thierry Henry has selected Lukeba for the provisional Olympic squad which will be finalized in a training camp starting June 16th. A total of 25 players will be part of the training camp and 18 will ultimately represent France at the Olympics from July 24th to August 10th.
Originally, Lukeba anticipated being picked for the EURO team, but he wasn't included in the onslaught of talent in the Tricolore squad. Lukeba, who joined Leipzig from Lyon, swiftly earned a regular spot in the Leipzig team during his first season, playing in 32 matches and 24 as a starter. He made his national debut in October 2023.
Lukeba will join France in Group A alongside Colombia, Canada, and New Zealand. Although the tournament is limited to Under 23 teams, three players can be older.
Tweets by RBLeipzigOfficial announcement from the French Football Association.
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Lukeba's selection for the French Olympic team is a significant achievement for RB Leipzig, hailing from the Saxony region of Germany. This Olympic Games will mark the first time Lukeba will represent France on a global stage, joining the elite Bundesliga player in the soccer event. Thierry Henry's decision to include Lukeba in the provisional squad is a testament to his impressive performance in the Bundesliga. Considering his form in the German top-flight, Lukeba's potential impact on France's Olympic team in Leipzig is highly anticipated.
