Pierre Coutard
Les Bleus Insider
Pierre Coutard covers France for Les Bleus Insider: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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PreviewFrance look to bounce back against Turkey after Italy defeat
France host Turkey in the Nations League on Sunday, aiming to rebound from a 3-1 defeat in Italy. Michael Olise, who scored against the Italians, could again be a key figure. The team's recent form shows just one win in their last five outings.
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Match reportFrance suffer 3-1 Nations League defeat to Italy
France were beaten 3-1 by Italy in the Nations League on Thursday, despite Michael Olise's early goal, and must regroup before facing Turkey on Sunday.
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National TeamFrance without Mbappé and ten others for Italy, Doué to lead attack
France, missing eleven players including Kylian Mbappé, face Italy in the Nations League on Thursday with a probable lineup featuring captain Adrien Rabiot and Désiré Doué up front.
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National TeamZidane calls up Kumbedi, a France defender from Germany's second tier
Manager Zinédine Zidane has called up 21-year-old right-back Saël Kumbedi, who plays for Wolfsburg in Germany's second division, to cover defensive absences ahead of the trip to face Italy.
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National TeamFrance midfielder Tchouaméni ruled out of Nations League double-header
France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has been ruled out of the upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey with a right adductor strain.
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National TeamFrance hit by injuries as Tchouaméni and Thuram withdraw from squad
Aurélien Tchouaméni and Khéphren Thuram have withdrawn from the France squad due to injuries and will miss the upcoming away fixture against Italy, a significant blow ahead of a key qualifier.
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National TeamZidane aims to mend relationship with Mbappé ahead of Italy clash
France coach Zinedine Zidane has acknowledged tensions with captain Kylian Mbappé, pledging to restore him to his preferred striker role for the upcoming fixtures against Italy and Turkey.
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National TeamFrench FA fined over socks issue in Belgium Nations League match
UEFA has fined the French Football Federation €10,000 for a delay caused by a socks issue during a Nations League match against Belgium in September 2023.
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National TeamFrance call up Saël Kumbedi as Kalulu injury replacement
Manager Zinédine Zidane has called up Wolfsburg defender Saël Kumbedi, 21, for the Nations League fixtures after Pierre Kalulu was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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National TeamFrance squad's full schedule for November training camp revealed
The France squad gathers at Clairefontaine on Monday for a week of preparation ahead of two Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey, aiming to secure a quarter-final spot.
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National TeamDidier Deschamps turns down Manchester United manager job
The former France manager has declined an approach from the English club, leaving Manchester United to continue their search for a replacement for Michael Carrick.
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National TeamZidane calls up Pablo Pagis for France's Nations League squad
France manager Zinedine Zidane has called up uncapped Paris FC striker Pablo Pagis to his 23-man squad for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey, following injuries to key players.