Mbappe set to miss France clash with Italy and Zidane gives first call to PSG forward Mayulu
Kylian Mbappé will miss France's upcoming Nations League match against Italy due to a hamstring injury. Coach Zinedine Zidane has called up 20-year-old Senny Mayulu as a replacement for the squad.
Why it matters
The absence of a star player like Mbappé significantly impacts the team's tactical approach and chances in the Nations League tournament.
PARIS Kylian Mbappé sat out training Wednesday and France coach Zinedine Zidane gave a first callup to Paris Saint-Germain forward Senny Mayulu ahead of playing Italy in the Nations League. Mbappé has an issue with his hamstring and will not play Thursday in Milan, sports daily L’Equipe reported, though could be available against Turkiye on Sunday in Bordeaux.
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