Zidane reveals 23-player France squad for Nations League matches

Zidane names 23 players for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey, with 19 retained from September and four returning from injury.

France manager Zinédine Zidane announced his 23-player squad on Friday for the final two Nations League group matches: away to Italy and at home to Turkey. Nineteen players featured in his first squad in September or were called up as injury replacements during that initial gathering under Zidane. Several absences forced changes: Dembélé, Koundé, Lepaul, Koné, Akliouche, Saliba and Lacroix are unavailable. New additions include surprise inclusion Pablo Pagis in attack, while Aurélien Tchouaméni, Marcus Thuram and Malo Gusto return to the squad.

France leads Group A1 with three wins and a draw from four matches. A point against Italy secures a quarter-final place; victory would guarantee top spot in the group.