France's squad features 5 new players amid Zidane's first list
France's national team coach, Zinedine Zidane, announced his initial 23-player squad for the UEFA Nations League matches. The roster has been adjusted due to the absence of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Marcus Thuram, and includes five new faces: Toulouse goalkeeper Gauthier Reillet, defender Jérémy Jakkie, midfielder Luca De Conin, and forward Esteban Lopez. Zidane, who took over the coaching position in July succeeding Didier Deschamps, aims to lead France to strong results, especially as preparations for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup are underway. France previously won the 2018 World Cup and reached the semi-finals in 2022. The list features young players and newcomers, while maintaining key stars like Kylian Mbappé as captain. Meanwhile, some players are still recovering from injuries and competing for spots in the lineup.
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