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Konaté Injured, Out of France Squad; Yoro Replaces Him
25 Sep
Summary
- Konaté withdrew from France's squad due to a knee sprain.
- Manchester United's Leny Yoro has replaced Konaté.
- Zidane is debuting as France's coach against Turkey.
Ibrahima Konaté has withdrawn from the French national team due to a knee injury sustained in training. The Real Madrid center-back felt pain in his right knee, and scans revealed a minor sprain. Following discussions between the national team and Real Madrid, Konaté has returned to Spain for his recovery.
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, previously with the under-21 squad, has been promoted to the senior team to fill the vacancy. This squad change occurs as Zinedine Zidane prepares for his debut as France's head coach in a match against Turkey. Yoro is among six new faces Zidane is integrating as he begins to shape the future of the French team in upcoming Nations League games.
