Boca's right-back, Lucas Blondel, could join the Swiss national team in the next FIFA date. This possible move is due to Blondel's family roots in the European country, as his father, Jean-Yves Blondel, was born in Switzerland and was a professional tennis player.
Jean-Yves settled in Argentina after meeting Mariana Borlle, Lucas's mother, who also had experience in tennis. The Blondel family has a long history in sports, with his grandfather and great-uncle representing Switzerland in the Davis Cup, and his father continuing their legacy by forming a tennis school in Switzerland.
Despite inheriting a passion for tennis, Lucas Blondel chose football and excelled at Boca Juniors. Swiss coach Murat Yakin's interest in calling up Blondel arose since his arrival at the Argentine club, but a previous injury had postponed this possibility.
With his return to activity after recovering from the injury, Blondel could be called up for the March friendlies and the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Yakin praised Blondel for representing the grit and Argentine mentality, qualities he considers beneficial for the Swiss team. The call-up of the "Xeneize" defender seems assured, and he is expected to be included in the next squad list.
