Mbappe injured as Zidane wins on France debut, Italy lose on Mancini return
PARIS: Zinedine Zidane’s debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkiye on Friday, while Roberto Mancini’s first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.
Zinedine Zidane made his France coaching debut to a 1-0 loss to Turkiye on Friday, while Roberto Mancini returned to lead Italy to a 2-0 defeat against Belgium. Zidane, France's 1998 World Cup-winning star, started his first match in charge since being appointed in July. Mbappe put his side ahead in the second half, but suffered an injury while attempting to score.
Zidane stated that the Real Madrid forward would likely not play in the remaining three Nations League matches. Despite the loss, France continued without their captain. Belgium, making their World Cup debut since the quarter-finals, secured a 2-0 win over Italy, with goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio.
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