Kylian Mbappé was announced as the marquee player in Zinedine Zidane’s France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Turkey, the coach revealed on Friday.
The forward, who suffered an injury during international duty in September, has now recovered and is expected to feature in both matches as France look to secure a place in the tournament’s knockout stages.
In addition to the star striker, Zidane handed a debut call‑up to Pablo Pagis, marking his first inclusion in a senior France squad.
The selection comes ahead of the Nations League matches that will be played in the coming weeks, with France aiming to build momentum after a mixed run of results in recent internationals.
Both Mbappé and Pagis will be part of a squad that includes a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, as the French side prepares to face Italy and Turkey in the group stage.
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