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Football: Full squad train under Zidane as tactical changes expected for France

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What happened

After an initial training session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on Tuesday.

The manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé on the left and Ousmane Dembélé as striker.

Key facts

  • After an initial training session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on Tuesday.
  • The manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé on the left and Ousmane Dembélé as striker.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:13:59 UTC.

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