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Nations League: I love everything about him – Zidane hails France star

France head coach Zinedine Zidane has hailed Senne Mayulu ahead of his side’s UEFA Nations League clash with Italy on Thursday.

Zidane said he loves everything about the Paris Saint-Germain star after he handed him a call-up for France’s upcoming games against Italy and Turkey.

He noted that Mayulu is a technical player and can play in more than one position on the pitch.

“I love everything about Senne Mayulu. He’s a technical and top-quality talent,” Zidane said at his pre-match interview ahead of the Italy clash.

“He can play as a false nine but also as a midfielder.”

Mayulu received his first senior France call-up as Zidane confirmed that Mbappé would miss France’s Nations League match against Italy because of a hamstring problem.