Senny Mayulu earns first France call-up for Nations League ties with Turkey and Italy

Senny Mayulu has been called up to the France squad for the first time, with manager Zinedine Zidane selecting the Paris Saint-Germain forward for the Nations League group-stage matches against Turkey and Italy.

The 21-year-old had been part of France’s youth set-up before being promoted to the senior squad under Zidane. Mayulu’s inclusion is one of several changes to the France team for the upcoming international break.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Pablo Pagis has also received his first senior call-up, while Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and Inter forward Marcus Thuram return to the squad.

France will play Italy first and then face Turkey during this international window. Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano will miss the opening match against Italy through suspension, but will be available for the second fixture against Turkey.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has also returned to the squad after leaving France’s previous international camp because of injury.

France are without several players because of injuries. Arsenal defender William Saliba, Barcelona full-back Jules Kounde, Chelsea player Maxence Lacroix, Roma midfielder Manu Kone, Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele and Rennes player Esteban Lepaul are all absent.

The France squad is:

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Guillaume Restes, Robin Risser.

Defenders: Andy Diouf, Malo Gusto, Jeremy Jacquet, Pierre Kalulu, Ibrahima Konate, Adrien Truffert, Dayot Upamecano, Leny Yoro.

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Rayan Cherki, Lucas Da Cunha, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery.

Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Pablo Pagis, Marcus Thuram, Senny Mayulu.