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Zidane explains Tchouameni's absence from France squad for recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Zidane explains Tchouameni's absence from France squad for recovery

Summary

Zinedine Zidane, the new head coach of the France national team, has announced his first squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Among the notable inclusions are Kylian Mbappe, Ibrahima Konate, and Eduardo Camavinga. Aurelien Tchouameni has been omitted to focus on his recovery after being sidelined for two months due to injury. Zidane emphasized the importance of Tchouameni staying in Madrid to regain full fitness before returning to international duty. Meanwhile, Zidane confirmed that Mbappe will remain the captain of the French team under his management.

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•Zidane names first France squad ahead of UEFA Nations League.
•Tchouameni excluded to prioritize recovery from injury.
•Mbappe confirmed as captain by Zidane.
•Squad includes three Real Madrid players.

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6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Zidane explains Real Madrid midfielder’s exclusion from France squad: ‘For his recovery process…’

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Former Real Madrid player, manager, and club legend Zinedine Zidane is now the head coach of the France national team.Having taken over the reins from Didier Deschamps after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, t...
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