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France manager Zinedine Zidane has promised to rotate his squad when they face Belgium in the Nations League. The iconic head coach must navigate the absence of key players as he looks to maintain top spot in Group A1 after an eventful international break.

Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel has offered a fascinating assessment of the current France squad under Zinedine Zidane, balancing high praise for their individual stars with a stern warning regarding their collective output. The former Netherlands international highlighted the game-changing abilities of certain individuals but insisted that the French bench must find a higher level of reliability.

Jules Kounde has broken his silence regarding his recent lack of playing time at Barcelona, admitting that his current benching is a fair reflection of his recent performances. The French defender has found himself behind Eric Garcia in the pecking order at the Camp Nou this season.

France manager Zinedine Zidane has vehemently defended former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo following intense media scrutiny over the forward's abrupt walkout from Portugal duty. Recalling their shared historic triumphs at the Santiago Bernabeu, the tactician dismissed suggestions of a tarnished career while detailing his own shift to international management.