Zinedine Zidane confronts a significant selection challenge for the upcoming France squad due to a mounting injury crisis across all positions. Key defenders such as William Saliba, Maxence Lacroix, Jules Koundé, and Benjamin Pavard are sidelined, creating dilemmas for the backline. In midfield, Manu Koné is unlikely to recover, though Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Adrien Rabiot, who recently scored for Milan in a Serie A derby against Inter, are expected to feature alongside Eduardo Camavinga, Lucas Da Cunha, and Rayan Cherki. Attacking options are also depleted, with Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Esteban Lepaul injured. This situation opens the door for a potential return for Marcus Thuram, currently in fine form. Eli Junior Kroupi, despite recent recovery, may have to wait for his France debut. Zidane must navigate these numerous absences to name a competitive squad.
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