France's Zidane ready to launch Diouf from the first minute

Sunday 27 September 2026, during the football Nations League, Zinedine Zidane indicated Andy Diouf as a possible starter for the match against Belgium on Monday evening, with the Milan players Maignan and Rabiot confirmed from the first minute in the Nations League competition.

Andy Diouf is in contention with Truffert for the role of starting midfielder. Zidane will have to decide who to line up in the starting XI. The decision will be made before the opening whistle.

In attack, the absence of Kylian Mbappé opens space for Barcola, Doué and Olise. The coaches have indicated that these three can contribute to the offensive department. The decision to exclude Mbappé was confirmed in the list of probable starters.

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Zidane sacrifices Doué, France hopes for a Rennes surprise vs Belgium

The line‑ups were published at 20:57 on 27 September 2026. Users can follow them on WhatsApp via the “discover” service. The announcement was also released in the News section of the website.

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Zidane's decision to entrust the midfield to Diouf gives France a more versatile playing option against Belgium. The match result could affect the Nations League standings.