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France: "A depleted position", Di Meco understands Kumbedi selection
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Hamburg defender Kumbedi called up to France squad by Zidane after Kalulu's withdrawal, stepping up from U21s.
Saël Kumbedi, a defender playing for Hamburg in Germany's second division, has been called up to the France senior squad by Zinedine Zidane following Pierre Kalulu's withdrawal. Originally selected for the France U21s, Kumbedi has now been promoted to the senior setup. The player has expressed confidence in his readiness for the opportunity, stating he is prepared for the challenge ahead.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at rmcsport.bfmtv.com. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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UK timesStrong9 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by RMC Sport, Mon 12:59.
- RMC Sport
- Kicker
- Mundo Deportivo
- Kumbedi, the Bundesliga 2 footballer who captivates ZidaneMundo Deportivo
- France: "I can even watch a second division match", behind the scenes of Kumbedi's selection by ZidaneRMC Sport
- France: "A depleted position", Di Meco understands Kumbedi selectionRMC SportThis article
- Kumbedi at Zidane: Discord, millions and Hecking's demandKicker
- France: a second-division player called up, the very limited pool of French right-backsRMC Sport
4 more reports
- "It touches my heart": Kumbedi reacts to Zidane call-upKicker
- France: Trezeguet, Barthez... before Kumbedi, these players called up while playing in second divisionRMC Sport
- Surprise in France squad: Zidane names Kumbedi after Kalulu injuryKicker
- France: Saël Kumbedi, German second-division player, called up by ZidaneRMC Sport
