Camavinga earns France call-up despite limited Real Madrid minutes

Zinédine Zidane has turned to Eduardo Camavinga for France this September, even as the midfielder struggles for game time at Real Madrid.

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What happened. Eduardo Camavinga was included in the France squad for September, with Zinédine Zidane relying on the Real Madrid midfielder despite his limited playing time. His selection was not guaranteed after he had been left out by Didier Deschamps previously.

• Camavinga's call-up was not a foregone conclusion.
• He had previously been omitted by Didier Deschamps.
• Zidane has shown faith in the 23-year-old.

Camavinga will look to make the most of his France opportunity and push for more minutes at Real Madrid.

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