Good start for France under Zinedine Zidane, who opens the new era with an important victory on the field of Turkey coached by Vincenzo Montella. The French side won 1-0 in Kocaeli thanks to a goal scored early in the second half by Kylian Mbappé, who was then forced to leave the field due to a physical problem.

Among the protagonists of the evening were also two Milan players, both in the starting lineup and remained on the pitch for the full 90 minutes: Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot.

Maignan decisive, Rabiot midfield in Zidane's new 4-3-3

The Rossoneri goalkeeper was one of the best of the match, confirming once again his importance for the French national team. Maignan indeed was present with three important interventions, helping to keep the Bleus' goal unbeaten in a match far from simple.

Less flashy but still valuable, the performance of Adrien Rabiot, deployed as a midfielder in the three-man midfield of Zidane's new 4-3-3. The Milan midfielder provided balance and physical presence, giving him the chance to showcase himself for the whole duration of the match in front of the new coach.

France will be back on the field on Monday 28 September at 20:45 in Brussels against Belgium in the second Nations League match. Another important appointment for Maignan and Rabiot, called to confirm themselves in the new cycle of the French national team.