{
  "id": 9502851,
  "title": "France: Zidane changes Les Bleus formation, hands Mbappe, Olise, Dembele new roles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/france-zidane-changes-les-bleus-formation-hands-mbappe-olise-dembele",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:06:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/france-zidane-changes-les-bleus-formation-hands-mbappe-olise-dembele-new-roles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France coach Zinedine Zidane has restructured the national team's formation and assigned new roles to key players for their upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Turkey. The change in tactics signals a shift from the previous system under Didier Deschamps. Zidane is expected to lead the team in a 4-3-3 formation, a significant departure from the 4-2-3-1 system used by Deschamps during his final tenure. According to French media outlet L’Équipe, Zidane revealed his tactical plans on Tuesday evening at the Clairefontaine training ground, and these plans were further solidified during Wednesday’s training session. Kylian Mbappé is set to play on the left wing, while Ousmane Dembélé takes on the role of the primary striker. Michael Olise will be positioned in the right flank, serving as a playmaker. Manu Koné is anticipated to assume the defensive midfield position, with Adrien Rabiot and Rayan Cherki supporting them as playmakers. This new formation and role assignments mark a departure from the previous approach, emphasizing a more attack-oriented strategy.",
  "summary": "France coach, Zinedine Zidane has restructured the squad’s tactical formation and assigned new roles to Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise in preparation for their UEFA Nations League fixture against Turkey. The former Real Madrid midfielder and manager is beginning his tenure as France’s head coach during the opening round of the UEFA Nations […] France: Zidane changes Les Bleus…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}