Zidane Completes France Squad List

French coach Zinedine Zidane has announced his first squad with the France national team since taking over the coaching position, in preparation for important matches against Turkey on September 25, Belgium on September 28, and a second fixture against Belgium on October 5, in addition to facing Italy on October 2. The key changes include goalkeeper selection, with Mike Maignan remaining the main goalkeeper, while Brais Samba may also be called up. The defensive line is expected to stay intact with Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté, although William Saliba will be absent due to injury. In midfield, Lucas De Conny has been added, while Ngolo Kanté has been excluded. On the offensive side, the coaching staff is exploring options to involve Marcus Thuram and Jean-Philippe Mateta, with a possible increased chance for Esteban Lepard. The press reports suggest the squad will see limited changes, focusing on preparing the team for the crucial qualifiers.

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