Ibrahima Konate has withdrawn from France’s Nations League squad through injury, with Leny Yoro receiving his first call-up to the senior squad.

Konate felt pain in his right knee during Wednesday’s training session and underwent an MRI.

He has been diagnosed with a minor sprain and released back to Real Madrid, for whom he has made seven appearances in all competitions since moving from Liverpool.

Following his withdrawal, Zidane has called on Manchester United’s Yoro, who had initially been called up to the Under-21s squad.

Yoro is the seventh uncapped player in Zidane’s France squad and will link up with the team to fly to Turkiye on Thursday.

The 20-year-old has had a mixed start to the season with United, making just two starts in all competitions – neither of which came in the Premier League.

He started their Champions League thrashing of Sabah and the EFL Cup loss to Brighton, but has played just 22 minutes in the top-flight, with both of his appearances coming from the bench.

Yoro could make his France debut against Turkiye on Friday, with Les Bleus also set to take on Belgium twice, on either side of their clash with Italy.

Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly with Ukraine.

The former Manchester United midfielder’s contract with the German second-tier side had been scheduled to run until June 2027.

Eriksen, 34, had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s opening European Championship group match against Finland in Copenhagen in 2021.

“At the moment, it is important for me to be close to my family in Denmark. I’m pleased that we were able to find a solution together,” Eriksen said.

“My time in Wolfsburg was marked by many highs and lows. I know that the club is now in good hands as it aims to make its way back to the Bundesliga, and I am convinced that a successful future lies ahead.”

Eriksen, who has not played since June, joined Wolfsburg as a free agent a year ago after leaving Manchester United and made 34 appearances for the club.

The 151-cap international has previously played for Ajax, Tottenham, Inter Milan and Brentford.

In a statement, Wolfsburg’s managing director for sport, Dieter Hecking, said: “It was clear that the decision about his future had to be Christian’s.

“We wanted to give him that freedom in this particular situation and have now agreed to his request to terminate the contract.

“Despite his short time here, he has left a lasting impression on his team-mates, our staff and the fans.”

Former Super Eagles defender Ben Iroha has categorically ruled himself out of becoming president of the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that even if the position were offered to him without a contest, he would turn it down

Iroha’s position comes amid continuing discussions over reforms in Nigerian football and growing calls for former internationals to play more prominent roles in the administration of the game.

But the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner says the NFF presidency is one responsibility he does not want.

“I wouldn’t like to be. If they give it to me for free, I won’t take it. Honestly,” Iroha told PREMIUM TIMES when asked whether he would consider becoming NFF president.

The former left-back stressed that his decision should not be interpreted as an unwillingness to contribute to Nigerian football.

“I always love my country. I will serve my country and do everything I can, but if they give it to me for free, I won’t take it. There are a lot of things I cannot manage,” he explained.

Iroha brings considerable experience from both sides of the game. He represented Nigeria at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, won the 1994 AFCON and later moved into coaching, including roles with Nigeria’s U-17 team and Nigerian clubs. He has since built a life in Dallas, Texas, where he is also involved in business.

His comments come at a significant moment for the NFF, with FIFA and CAF involved in consultations over the future structure of Nigerian football administration following the recent leadership upheaval.

Iroha believes Nigerian football needs to confront its problems, particularly after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

But while he remains prepared to serve Nigerian football in other capacities, one job is firmly off his list: the NFF presidency.