Manchester United's Leny Yoro receives France senior call-up amid Konaté injury

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Manchester United's Leny Yoro receives France senior call-up amid Konaté injury
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Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been called up to the senior France national team by manager Zinédine Zidane, as Ibrahima Konaté has withdrawn due to a minor knee injury. Yoro, who is already in training with the U21 squad, will join the senior team for four Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. He is the seventh player to earn his first senior call-up from Zidane, highlighting a fresh approach on the national stage.

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  • Leny Yoro, 20, replaces Ibrahima Konaté in France's squad.
  • Yoro was already in camp for the U21 team.
  • France will face Turkey, Belgium, and Italy in upcoming matches.
  • Konaté withdrew due to a minor knee sprain.
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  • 7:10 AMYahoo SportsMan United ace earns first senior call-up in major international career breakthrough
  • 6:45 AMYahoo SportsOfficial | Manchester United’s Leny Yoro handed maiden senior France call-up as Ibrahima Konaté pulls out
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Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro (20) has been called up by France national team manager Zinédine Zidane at the 11th hour, the French FA has announced. This the former Lille OSC defender’s m...

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