Mbappé Will Miss Italy Match as Zidane Won't Risk His Injury

France national team coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will not play against Italy in the Nations League match at the San Siro on Thursday. Zidane said, "He is injured, so we will not risk him." The coach added that it will be monitored whether the player will be fit for the next match.

L'Equipe reported that Mbappé did not take part in training today due to an injury. Before arriving at the press conference, Zidane told RAI Sport that the decision had already been made.

In the group, France leads with 10 points. Italy is second with 7 points, followed by Belgium with 6 points. The two teams that will advance to the quarter-finals are not yet known. France will face Türkiye in their final match on Sunday evening. Italy will play Belgium in Brussels.

Marcus Thuram, Pierre Kalulu, Aurelien Tchaouameni, Manu Koné, William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Ousmane Dembélé, Maghnes Akliouche and Esteban Lepaul are also not in the France squad.