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Malo Gusto misses out on France squad under Zidane's management

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Malo Gusto misses out on France squad under Zidane's management

Summary

Malo Gusto, 23, was omitted from Zinédine Zidane's first France squad after previously featuring at the FIFA World Cup. Gusto participated in five matches, including the third-place play-off against England, but the managerial change has affected his selection. Zidane is prioritizing younger players at full-back, calling up Andy Diouf, Adrien Truffert, and Pierre Kalulu instead. L’Équipe reports that concerns about Gusto's defensive capabilities influenced the decision.

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By the Numbers

•Gusto played in five World Cup matches last summer.
•Zidane has chosen to implement a fresh strategy at full-back.
•Other established players like Théo and Lucas Hernandez were also excluded.
•Concerns over Gusto's defensive guarantees influenced Zidane's decision.

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Malo Gusto (23), despite featuring for France during last summer’s FIFA World Cup, was entirely absent from Zinédine Zidane’s first squad. L’Équipe have now explained why. Gusto played in five...
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