France: Mbappé could start on the bench for Zidane's first match
Kylian Mbappé could be left on the bench for Zinédine Zidane's first match as France coach in Turkey, according to Sports.fr.
Zinédine Zidane led his first training session as head of the France team, with several media outlets reporting on the event. According to Sports.fr, Kylian Mbappé could be relegated to the bench for Zidane's debut in Turkey.
First session and new faces
Zidane's first session took place with a reduced group, as several media outlets, including RMC Sport, Le Parisien and L'Équipe, reported that only twelve players were present. The other players are arriving gradually, with the gathering spread over several days. Le Figaro highlighted Zidane's "class", Barthez's "smile" and the rookies' "seriousness" in photos marking the start of a new era.
Camavinga under pressure
According to Foot Mercato, Eduardo Camavinga is already under pressure after a difficult season both at club and international level. The coming weeks will be decisive for the Frenchman, who is expected to face tough competition.
Lepaul impresses
Estéban Lepaul, the Stade Rennais striker and last season's top scorer in Ligue 1, has quickly found his feet under Zidane, according to But Football Club. The 26-year-old, a new call-up, is reportedly set to bring back a nice gift from Zidane to his club.
