Zinedine Zidane sounds the alarm for Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappe update: "It's not looking good"
Kylian Mbappe sustained a tendon injury during a UEFA Nations League match, forcing him to exit early and return to Real Madrid for medical evaluation. Manager Zinedine Zidane expressed concern regarding the severity of the injury.
Why it matters
The injury of a high-profile athlete affects team performance and the broader sports media landscape regarding player workload.
There has already been plenty of discussion surrounding the frequent international breaks, with many feeling that players in the modern game simply don't get enough rest. After Kylian Mbappe's injury on Friday, the topic will only get more heated. After scoring the first and only goal of the game in France's win over Turkey, Mbappe had to exit the UEFA Nations League match just five minutes later. He was seen grimacing and struggling to walk with what appeared to be a knee injury.
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