The Surprising Player Zidane Will Call Up to Cover for Kalulu’s Absence in France
France coach Zinedine Zidane has called up young defender from the second german division
France coach Zinedine Zidane called up young defender Saël Kaumbedi, 21, who plays for Wolfsburg in the German second division, on Monday to cover for the injury absence of Juventus man Pierre Kalulu.
First senior call-up
It is Kaumbedi's first call-up; he had been part of Gérald Baticle's under-21 squad and will now join the senior team.
Kalulu, 26, who already has five international caps, suffered a hamstring injury in the match Juventus played against Fiorentina on Sunday.
France face Italy and Turkey in the Nations League
France will play Italy in Milan on Thursday and Turkey in Bordeaux next Sunday in two Nations League matches. EFE
