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The Associated Press. (2026, September 21). France coach Zidane calls up Maghnes Akliouche as a replacement for Warren Zaïre-Emery. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/france-coach-zidane-calls-up-maghnes-akliouche-as-a-replacement-for-warren-za-re-emery/article_0ed17b0c-1d20-5db0-a98d-e468de89aebc.html
The Associated Press. “France coach Zidane calls up Maghnes Akliouche as a replacement for Warren Zaïre-Emery.” Toronto Star, 21 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/france-coach-zidane-calls-up-maghnes-akliouche-as-a-replacement-for-warren-za-re-emery/article_0ed17b0c-1d20-5db0-a98d-e468de89aebc.html.
The Associated Press. “France coach Zidane calls up Maghnes Akliouche as a replacement for Warren Zaïre-Emery.” Toronto Star, September 21, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/france-coach-zidane-calls-up-maghnes-akliouche-as-a-replacement-for-warren-za-re-emery/article_0ed17b0c-1d20-5db0-a98d-e468de89aebc.html.
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France coach Zinedine Zidane has added attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche to the national team roster as a replacement for the injured Warren Zaïre-Emery, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Zaïre-Emery was ruled out due to an adductor injury, which prevented him from joining France’s training camp. The French soccer federation announced this change on Monday. Akliouche also plays for PSG and will help fill the gap as France prepares for upcoming matches in the Nations League. In addition to Zaïre-Emery, Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser has been replaced by Italian-based player Jean Butez, who plays for Como. These changes are crucial before facing Turkey on September 25 and Belgium three days later; then hosting Italy on October 2 and playing again against Belgium on October 5. Zidane took over as head coach after the World Cup, succeeding Didier Deschamps.