Before the upcoming matches, Zidane finalizes his first lineup for the French national team

Changes in Goalkeeping

In goal, Mike Maignan, the AC Milan goalkeeper, will retain his position as the first-choice keeper, but new goalkeeping coach Fabien Barthez is looking to make changes in the other two spots, the newspaper reported.

While Ruben Lizer, the Lens goalkeeper, hopes to return to the squad, it is expected that 32-year-old Brice Samba, the Rennes keeper, will be chosen. Both Jean Butez, the Como goalkeeper, and Joelmi Reistes, the Toulouse keeper, are also among the expected options.

Defense and Midfield
Zidane is likely to keep familiar names in central defense, such as Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté, while William Saliba will miss out due to injury.

L'Équipe has also suggested Jeremy Doku, the Liverpool defender, as a potential replacement, especially after his strong start to the season with his English club.

In midfield, L'Équipe noted a new addition in Lucas Da Cunha, the 25-year-old Como player, while it is unlikely that Zidane's squad will include N'Golo Kanté, a key player for former coach Didier Deschamps, who is now 35 years old.

Attack
In attack, Zidane is not expected to make drastic changes, but there are discussions within the coaching staff about the possibility of including both Marcus Thuram, the Inter Milan striker, and Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Crystal Palace forward.

Mateta is seen as the least likely to make the squad, which could open the door for Esteban Lepaul, the 26-year-old Rennes striker, who has garnered significant attention from the coaching staff recently.

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Zidane will lead the French national team for the second time in his career, this time as head coach. He will announce the squad that will face Turkey on September 25, followed by a match with Belgium three days later, before meeting the Belgian national team again on October 5.

The French team will also face Italy on October 2. According to French newspaper "L'Équipe," 68 million French fans are eagerly awaiting the players Zidane will select for his first squad.

Changes in Goalkeeping

In goal, Mike Maignan, the AC Milan goalkeeper, will retain his position as the first-choice keeper, but new goalkeeping coach Fabien Barthez is looking to make changes in the other two spots, according to the newspaper.

While Ruben Lizer, the Lens goalkeeper, hopes to return to the squad, it is expected that 32-year-old Brice Samba, the Rennes keeper, will be chosen. Both Jean Butez, the Como goalkeeper, and Joelmi Reistes, the Toulouse keeper, are also among the expected options.

Defense and Midfield
Zidane is likely to keep prominent names in central defense, such as Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté, while William Saliba will miss out due to injury.

L'Équipe has also suggested Jeremy Doku, the Liverpool defender, as a potential replacement, especially after his strong start to the season with his English club.

In midfield, L'Équipe noted a new addition in Lucas Da Cunha, the 25-year-old Como player, while it is unlikely that Zidane's squad will include N'Golo Kanté, a key player for former coach Didier Deschamps, who is now 35 years old.

Attack
In attack, Zidane is not expected to make wide-ranging changes, but there are discussions within the coaching staff about the inclusion of both Marcus Thuram, the Inter Milan striker, and Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Crystal Palace forward.

Mateta is seen as the least likely to make the squad, which could benefit striker Esteban Lepaul, the 26-year-old Rennes forward, who has been closely monitored by the coaching staff recently.