French team: two possible surprises in defense in Zidane’s list

As in September when his first list was announced at the head of the France team, Zinédine Zidane could have…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Lucas Hernandez and Castello Lukeba are reportedly contenders for Zinedine Zidane's France defense.
France will announce the squad Friday for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey.
William Saliba and Maxence Lacroix are unavailable due to back and hamstring injuries.

The Story in 60 Seconds

France manager Zinedine Zidane is expected to potentially include defenders Lucas Hernandez and Castello Lukeba in his squad on Friday. The national team will play two UEFA Nations League fixtures, facing Italy on November 12 and Turkey in Bordeaux on November 15.

Zidane is unable to call upon William Saliba due to a back injury and Maxence Lacroix because of a torn hamstring. Hernandez has shown strong form for Paris, while Leipzig's Lukeba offers tactical versatility at center back and left back.

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