Zinedine Zidane has been forced to change plans for the France squad. Senny Nsona Mayulu, who was initially gathered with the U-21 national team, has joined the senior team of the “Les Bleus” to fill the gaps created by the injuries to Aurélien Tchouaméni and Kylian Mbappé.
The Real Madrid forward has physical problems and, according to reports, is expected to miss the match against Italy. Meanwhile, after Tchouaméni’s injury, Zidane had initially decided not to call up another player, considering that Eduardo Camavinga, Lucas Digne, Adrien Rabiot and Warren Zaïre-Emery were available.
However, Mbappé’s concern changed the situation and opened the way for Mayulu’s call-up. The talent, born in 2006, stands out for his versatility, as he can play as an attacking midfielder, but also in more advanced attacking positions.
For the Paris Saint-Germain player, this is his first call-up to the France senior national team. Despite his young age, he has played nearly 100 matches with the Parisian club, winning two Champions League trophies and scoring in the historic final against Inter.
In the current season, Mayulu has recorded nine appearances, with three goals and two assists, in about 350 minutes of play. An important opportunity to show himself at the highest level of international football.