Paris FC's Pablo Pagis Earns Maiden France Call for Nations League
Head coach Zinedine Zidane has selected Paris FC striker Pablo Pagis in his second France squad ahead of upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Turkey. The maiden senior call-up for the forward accompanies returns for Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Marcus Thuram, and Malo Gusto.
Defensive Injuries Force Roster Adjustments Ahead of November Doubleheader
The squad reshuffle comes as injuries rule out several mainstays, including William Saliba, Jules Koundé, and Ousmane Dembélé. Further absences for Maghnes Akliouche, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Koné, and Estéban Lepaul have cleared space for Pagis in an attack featuring Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Michael Olise.
Midfield options bolster the squad as Tchouaméni and Zaïre-Emery rejoin Eduardo Camavinga, Rayan Cherki, Lucas Da Cunha, and Adrien Rabiot. The defensive unit features Gusto alongside Leny Yoro, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Pierre Kalulu, Adrien Truffert, Jacquet, and Diouf, with Mike Maignan, Guillaume Restes, and Robin Risser named as the goalkeepers.
France host Italy on November 12 before facing Turkey on November 15 during the international window.
The squad details were published by the French Football Federation.