Zidane hails PSG's Mayulu, hands first France call-up for Nations League

France boss Zidane has handed PSG teenager Senne Mayulu his first senior call-up for today's Nations League clash with Italy and Sunday's trip to Turkey, praising the 18-year-old's technical quality and positional versatility. "I love everything about Senne Mayulu. He's a technical and top-quality talent," Zidane said, noting Mayulu can operate as a false nine or in midfield.

The call-up comes with Kylian Mbappé sidelined by a hamstring issue, opening a door for the academy graduate who's featured for PSG's first team this season. Mayulu's promotion rewards strong early-season form and highlights Zidane's willingness to trust youth in competitive fixtures.

For Nigerian fans tracking European football, this continues the trend of PSG's academy producing senior internationals—following Presnel Kimpembe, Kingsley Coman, and Mike Maignan. The Nations League double-header offers Mayulu a chance to stake a claim beyond this window.

Will Mayulu seize his opportunity to become France's next midfield star, or will Mbappé's return push him back to the U-21s?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/12/nations-league-i-love-everything-about-him-zidane-hails-france-star/