

- Kylian Mbappe is back in the France squad and will captain the team in the Nations League quarter-finals against Croatia
- Aurelien Tchouameni also returns, while N’Golo Kante is ruled out due to a muscle injury
- PSG’s 19-year-old forward Desire Doue receives his first senior call-up
Key Takeaways:
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been recalled to the France squad for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final ties against Croatia. Didier Deschamps did not include his captain in the previous two international breaks. In October, Mbappe personally requested to be left out, while in November, Deschamps made the decision not to select him.
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Now, the coach has confirmed that Mbappe will once again lead the team with the captain’s armband. Aurelien Tchouameni is also back in the squad after missing recent matches, but experienced midfielder N’Golo Kanté is unavailable due to a muscle injury. Paris Saint-Germain’s 19-year-old forward Desire Doue receives his first senior call-up, marking an important milestone in his career. Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram has been named in the expanded squad, though he has been dealing with an ankle issue for nearly a month.
The first leg will take place on 20 March in Split, with the return fixture set for three days later at the Stade de France.