Amid tense relations with Zidane: Mbappe raises doubts before Italy clash
Kylian Mbappé's participation in France's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Italy is uncertain due to a potential injury and reported tensions with manager Zinedine Zidane. The French squad is already dealing with several player withdrawals, adding pressure to the team's preparations.
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Mbappé is a key player for France, and his potential absence impacts the team's performance in a high-stakes international tournament.
Amid tension in his relationship with Zidane: Mbappé raises doubts before Italy clash Share Follow GOAL on Google Doubts have grown over whether Kylian Mbappé, the France captain, will take part in the upcoming clash against Italy in the UEFA Nations League, at a time when his relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane is going through a state of tension.
The Real Madrid striker was absent from France's group training session today, Wednesday, ahead of tomorrow's clash with Italy in the fifth round of the group stage of the UEFA Nations League.
France travel to Milan today, Wednesday, in readiness for the match against Italy. But Mbappé's absence from the session has raised doubts over his fitness, especially as he skipped the group work and kept himself to treatment.
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