Zidane Gives Pagis First France Call-Up
France reshuffles its attack after multiple injuries, with Kylian Mbappe returning and Pablo Pagis earning his first senior call-up.
- On Friday, France national team head coach Zinedine Zidane unveiled a 23-man squad for UEFA Nations League matches, handing uncapped Paris FC forward Pablo Pagis his first senior call-up.
- Following an injury to Paris Saint-Germain forward Maghnes Akliouche, Zidane explained that Pagis offers an "interesting" and "different profile" the coach wants to assess.
- Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe leads several high-profile returnees including Aurelien Tchouameni and Marcus Thuram, while injuries to Jules Kounde and Ousmane Dembele forced Zidane to reorganize tactical plans.
- Les Bleus visit Italy on November 12 and host Turkey three days later, needing only one draw against Italy to secure a Nations League quarter-final berth.
- Zidane continues to refine squad structures, maintaining faith in players called up in September while aiming to build on positive momentum after wins over Turkey and Belgium.
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Zidenin Zidane summoned the attacker Pablo Pagis to face Italy in Milan and Turkey in Bordeaux on 12 and 15 November, as part of the League of Nations.
Zinédine Zidane added a surprise to the group that had perfectly started the League of Nations with the convocation of Pablo Pagis.
SCAN SPORT - Called for the first time at Les Bleus this Friday, Pablo Pagis was congratulated and shook by his Paris FC partners.
Zinedine Zidane, who faces many wounded, called 23 players this Friday, including the middle of Paris FC Pablo Pagis. Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Chuameni or Ibrahima Konaté are back. The French team will play in Italy on 12 November before receiving Turkey, three days later, in the League of Nations.
Paris FC striker was called for the first time in France by Zinédine Zidane on Friday.
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