France national team squad for Italy and Turkey Nations League matches, Digi Mart USA News: Zinedine Zidane announced France’s squad on Friday for the upcoming matches against Italy and Turkey, scheduled for November 12 and November 15, respectively. The main novelty on the list is Pablo Pagis, a midfielder for Paris FC, who has made a strong start to the season in the French capital.
Real Madrid is one of the clubs with the most representation, with up to four players included. Aurélien Tchouaméni also returns to the squad.
The Real Madrid midfielder had not been in Zidane’s first list due to physical problems he suffered at the start of the season, but after a good month of competition, Zidane decided to call him up to serve as the anchor in midfield.
Eduardo Camavinga has established himself in midfield after being one of the major newcomers in Zidane’s first squad. Marcus Thuram, absent in September, has regained his place in attack due to the injury to Esteban Lepaul.
France will seek to secure qualification for the Nations League quarterfinals during this break.
Among the main absences is Ousmane Dembélé, who was injured in the Champions League match against Barcelona during the third matchday of the league phase. His Paris Saint-Germain teammate Akliouche, also injured, was ruled out at the last minute, and debutant Pablo Pagis was called up in his place.
The squad: Goalkeepers: Maignan, Restes, Risser. Defenders: Diouf, Malo Gusto, Jacquet, Kalulu, Konaté, Truffert, Upamecano, Yoroo.
Midfielders: Camavinga, Cherki, Da Cunha, Rabiot, Tchouaméni, Zaïre-Emery. Forwards: Barcola, Doué, Mbappé, Olise, Pagis, Marcus Thuram.
