France hand first senior calls to Diouf and Da Cunha, drop Thuram for Italy clash
France have announced their squad for the upcoming fixture against Italy, with Diouf and Da Cunha receiving their first senior international call-ups. The most notable absence is Marcus Thuram, who has been cut from the group. The squad reshuffle signals a refresh from the French setup as they prepare to face Italy in what is a high-profile international matchup, blending emerging talent with established options.
Read the full story at football-italia.netFrance's decision to hand maiden call-ups to Diouf and Da Cunha while cutting Marcus Thuram points to a deliberate refresh in the squad ahead of the Italy fixture. New blood in attack and wide areas could shift France's tactical shape, while Thuram's omission removes a reliable forward option. The choices will be read closely by fans tracking the evolution of the French national team under its current coaching staff, especially against a strong opponent like Italy.
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