Diouf and Da Cunha handed senior France debuts

Two Serie A midfielders step onto the international stage as France rotate for Belgium.

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What happened. Inter's Andy Diouf and Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha were given their senior France debuts in the Nations League against Belgium. Diouf, normally a right wing-back for Inter, started at left-back, while Da Cunha also made his first senior appearance.

• France coach Zinedine Zidane rotated his squad with Italy upcoming.
• Roma's Manu Koné dropped to the bench; Kylian Mbappé out with a knee injury.
• Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Juventus full-back Pierre Kalulu also started.

Both players will look to build on their debuts as France continue their Nations League campaign.

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