Zinedine Zidane unveils his first France squad for Nations League fixtures
According to CNA Sport, Zinedine Zidane unveiled his first France squad for the Nations League fixtures, naming several new faces in a 23-player list led by captain Kylian Mbappe. The 54-year-old coach will lead France in the Nations League opener against Turkey on September 25 in Izmit, with matches to follow in Belgium and against Italy and Belgium in October.
Key facts
- 01 Zidane named a 23-player squad for the Nations League fixtures.
- 02 New inclusions include Jeremy Jacquet, Guillaume Restes, Andy Diouf, Lucas Da Cunha and Esteban Lepaul.
- 03 Captain Kylian Mbappe remains in place; Aurelien Tchouameni and Marcus Thuram are among notable absentees.
- 04 First match under Zidane is versus Turkey in Izmit on September 25; subsequent games in Belgium and against Italy and Belgium in October.
- 05 Zidane is appointed as France coach until the 2030 World Cup.
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