After 14 years of ‘Deschamps-ball,’ France will start a new era under Zinedine Zidane against Turkey in the Uefa Nations League with the new Les Bleus manager calling up several new faces to his squad.
Kylian Mbappé has described working under Zidane as “like something from a movie” although the Real Madrid forward is an injury doubt for Friday’s game.
Turkey are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing World Cup that saw Vincenzo Montella’s side crash out in the group stage.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s Uefa Nations League fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
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Turkey v France
Time (ET): 7.45pm BST (2.45pm ET)
Stadium: Kocaeli Stadium (Kocaeli)
How to watch
United States: Stream on Fubo
Canada: Stream on Fubo
What to watch for
Zidane has long been a mystery as a manager. While the former midfielder enjoyed incredible success as Real Madrid boss, winning three Champions League titles, his favoured style of play wasn’t always obvious. He has always been a vibes over tactics coach.
Didier Deschamps was never renowned for his tactical acumen either and so Zidane’s appointment may not represent much of a shift for Les Bleus. Nonetheless, there is intrigue over how France’s players will respond to a new manager after such a long time playing for Deschamps.
Montella kept his job as Turkey manager despite his team’s disastrous World Cup campaign, although the Italian is under pressure. Hakan Calhanoglu will be missed in central midfield, but Turkey still have a lot of talent in other areas.
Player to watch: Kylian Mbappé, France - Assuming Mbappé shakes off an injury to feature, he will be France’s primary attacking threat as he has been for the last decade. The 27-year-old has scored eight goals in eight games this season and could add to that individual tally against Turkey.
